Heart and blood vessel function in sepsis
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Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how well the heart works with the blood vessels in people with sepsis or septic shock. It uses special ultrasound tests to measure heart function and may help find new ways to guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have sepsis or septic shock.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot have moderate or severe aortic valve narrowing or more than mild mitral valve leakage.
- You cannot have a heart rhythm problem like atrial fibrillation.
- You cannot be on dialysis.
- You must be on a continuous mode of a breathing machine (if you are on a ventilator).
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