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Electric Shock Overview. An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy may result in no injury at all or may result in devastating damage or death.
Shock can be caused by any condition that reduces blood flow, including: 1  Heart problems (such as heart attack or heart failure) 2  Low blood volume (as with heavy bleeding or dehydration)  Changes in blood vessels (as with infection or severe allergic reactions)