Capillary Leak Syndrome at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Capillary Leak Syndrome? A condition in which fluid and proteins leak out of tiny blood vessels and flow into surrounding tissues, resulting in dangerously low blood pressure. Capillary leak syndrome may lead to multiple organ failure and shock.

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