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Case summary:
Mr. Heyden (72 age) was taken to the emergency room after he met with an accident. According to the paramedic's report, his left side got pinned beneath the tractor at his farm and his lower part also appeared as compressed. The blood pressure of Mr. Heyden was continuously fallen down and heart rate was 116 beats per minute. He complains about the pain in his left side and then lost all of his consciousness.
Characters in the case:
Mr. Heyden.
Adequate information:
The blood pressure of Mr. Heyden was continuously fallen down and heart rate was 116 beats per minute.
To determine:
The decreased blood pressure can be compensated by changing the hormonal level in Mr. Heyden’s body.

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