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Pathophysiology of Septic Cardiomyopathy: Back to Basics

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the pathophysiology of septic cardiomyopathy. They review the history, epidemiology, risk factors, and diagnostic tools for septic cardiomyopathy. They explain that the initial definition of septic cardiomyopathy was reversible depression of left and right ventricular ejection fraction with left ventricular dilation. However, with the advancement of echocardiography, other diagnostic tools and measures have been used, leading to difficulty in comparing studies. There is also controversy regarding the prognostic value of ejection fraction. The speaker highlights the complexity of the pathophysiology of septic cardiomyopathy and the need for further research in this area.

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Sepsis, Cardiovascular, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | The Septic Heart: A Whole-Hearted Picture of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Sepsis (SessionID 1201838)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Sepsis

Knowledge Area Cardiovascular

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

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Year 2023

Keywords

septic cardiomyopathy

pathophysiology

diagnostic tools

left ventricular dilation

research

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