Early dynamic left intraventricular obstruction is associated with hypovolemia and high mortality in septic shock patients

Early dynamic left intraventricular obstruction is associated with hypovolemia and high mortality in septic shock patients

Critical Care 2015, 19:262  doi:10.1186/s13054-015-0980-z

Chauvet – et al

http://ccforum.com/content/19/1/262

Based on previously published case reports demonstrating dynamic left intraventricular obstruction (IVO) triggered by hypovolemia or catecholamines, this study aimed to establish: (1) its occurrence in septic-shock patients; (2) correlation between this intraventricular gradient (IVG) with volume status and fluid responsiveness; (3) mortality rate.