Bradycardia in septic patients as an early sign of fungal bloodstream infection: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fungemia has become an increasingly significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Sepsis is generally recognized as a hyperdynamic condition, commonly characterized by tachycardia as part of the systemic inflammatory response. However, in rare instances, patients may exhibit a paradoxical response in the form of bradycardia. This atypical presentation should prompt heightened vigilance and consideration of an underlying threat.

Case description

A case series of 3 patients who had unexplained bradycardia with septic shock. Their blood culture showed fungal growth. Fortunately, within a few days of starting antifungal therapy, their bradycardia showed marked improvement. This improvement supports the assumption of relation between bradycardi

SUBMITTER: Omar MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319594 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature