Compensatory mechanisms in shock

Submitted by neema_neetha on Tue, 22/09/2009 - 08:00
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Compensatory mechanisms that 'save' or preserve blood flow to vital organs such as brain and 'heart' during shock,

"Heart SAVER"

  •  Sympathoadrenal system
  •  Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
  •  Vasopressin
  •  Endogenous digitalis like factor
  •  Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
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