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Obstructive shock results from an obstruction of either the great vessels of the heart, or the heart...

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Obstructive shock results froman obstruction of either the great vessels of the heart, or theheart itself. One cause of this is calledtamponade (not to be confusedwith tapenade, an olive spread perfect for picnics or lightentrées). Tamponade is caused by a pericardial effusion, build upof fluid in the sack which encloses the heart, or bleeding into thepericardium, either of which compress the heart.

Describe how this would impact stroke volume andventricular contractility. Explain yourreasoning.

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The outer layer covering of heart is made up of fibrous tissue which is not so elastic in nature and hence accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space leads to increase in pressure Continuous accumulation of fluid results in decrease    See Answer
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