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In general, patients with milder degrees of shock tend to do better than those with more severe shock. However, in cases of severe hypovolemic shock, death is possible even with immediate medical attention. The elderly are at increased risk of having poor outcomes from shock.
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Calling your health care provider:

Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency! Call the local emergency number

(such as 911) or take the victim to the emergency room if symptoms indicate hypovolemic shock.

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