Ventriculo-arterial decoupling in human septic shock

Conclusions: On admission to ICU patients in septic shock often display significant ventriculo-arterial decoupling that is associated with impaired left ventricular performance. Since Ea/Ees decoupling alters cardiovascular efficiency and cardiac energetic requirements independent of Ea or Ees, we speculate that uncoupled septic patients may benefit from therapy aimed at normalizing Ea/Ees.
Source: Critical Care - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research