Cardiac contractile reserve parameters are related to prognosis in septic shock.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiac reserve could be defined as the spontaneous magnitude from basal to maximal cardiac power under stress conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of cardiac reserve parameters in resuscitated septic shock patients.

Methods

Seventy patients with septic shock were included in a prospective and observational study. Prior to inclusion, patients were resuscitated to reach a mean arterial pressure of 65-75 mmHg with an euvolemic status. General, hemodynamic, and cardiac reserve-related parameters (cardiac index, double product, and cardiac power index) were collected at inclusion and at day 1.

Results

Seventy patients were included with 28-day mortality at 38.5%. Ten of the 70 patients died during the first day. In multivaria

SUBMITTER: Kimmoun A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3730160 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature