The prognostic value of left ventricular systolic function measured by tissue Doppler imaging in septic shock

The prognostic value of left ventricular systolic function measured by tissue Doppler imaging in septic shock. Critical care, 2012, 16, R71.

Weng, L., et al.

http://ccforum.com/content/16/3/R71/abstract

Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction is common in septic shock. Its association with clinical outcome is still controversial. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) is a useful tool to quantify LV function, however, few knowledge is available about the prognostic value of these TDI variables in septic shock. Therefore, we performed this prospective study to determine the role of TDI variables in septic shock.