Characterization of Cardiac Dysfunction in Sepsis
Zaky A, Deem S, Bendjelid K, Treggiari MM. Characterization of Cardiac Dysfunction in Sepsis. Shock 2014, 41: 12-24. PMID: 24351526, DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000000065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSepsis-induced cardiomyopathyIntrinsic contractile functionContractile functionIntrinsic myocardial dysfunctionIntrinsic myocardial functionGlobal ventricular performanceCommon morbid conditionSevere sepsisSeptic shockCardiac dysfunctionHemodynamic assessmentMyocardial dysfunctionCardiac outputPeripheral circulationVentricular performanceAdditional potential mechanismMyocardial functionMorbid conditionsClinical characterizationCurrent evidenceHeart functionPhysiologic mechanismsPhysiopathological pathwaysAnimal modelsCellular signaling mechanisms