Aug 14, 2007 · As an important organ system frequently compromised by sepsis and always affected by septic shock, the cardiovascular system and its dysfunction during sepsis have …

Sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction refers to a wide spectrum of acute myocardial impairment caused by sepsis [1]. Widely understood as a systemic inflammatory response syndrome that …

Feb 10, 2023 · As sepsis worsens, vital organs, such as the brain, heart and kidneys, don't get as much blood as they should. Sepsis may cause atypical blood clotting. The resulting small clots …

Oct 25, 2021 · Sepsis may be especially dangerous for people with heart failure, where the heart does not pump properly. A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found …

Dec 11, 2023 · Sepsis occurs when the body mounts an excessive response to infection. This leads to hemodynamic (affecting blood flow) changes, such as low blood pressure and …

Many studies show that sepsis increases risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart failure and atherosclerosis. While increased systemic inflammation may explain the link between …

Feb 7, 2019 · According to a study published last year, sepsis survivors have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke within one month after their discharge from the hospital. One …

Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response that follows bacterial infection. Cardiac dysfunction is an important consequence of sepsis that affects mortality and has been attributed to either …

Jan 20, 2021 · Sepsis is the life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection and is the leading cause of death in intensive care units. Cardiac …

Aug 14, 2007 · In the presence of severe sepsis and septic shock, supportive treatment in addition to causal therapy is mandatory. The purpose of this review is to delineate some …