Shock represents a life-threatening condition that leads to organ failure in various pathological conditions, highlighting the need for effective treatment.
Shock is a life-threatening clinical syndrome characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery, leading to cellular dysfunction, organ failure, and potentially death if not promptly treated. It represents a final common pathway for various pathological conditions, including cardiovascular collapse, severe infection, trauma, and allergic reactions. Despite advances in critical care medicine, shock remains a major cause of mortality in emergency and intensive care settings worldwide.
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Bekmirzayev et al. (2026) studied this question.