Right ventricular failure in septic shock: characterization, incidence and impact on fluid responsiveness
Abstract Objective Incidence of right ventricular (RV) failure in septic shock patients is not well known, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) could be of limited value. We report the incidence of RV failure in patients with septic shock, its potential impact on the response to fl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-03345-z |