Risk Factors for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Among Sepsis Survivors: A Competing Risks Analysis.

Predictors for post-sepsis myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke are yet to be identified due to the competing risk of death. Baseline comorbidities and sources of infection were associated with an increased risk of post-sepsis MI and stroke. The identified risk factors may help physicians select a group of patients with sepsis who may benefit from preventive measures, antiplatelet treatment, and other preventive measures for post-sepsis MI and stroke.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news