Management of Heart Failure Complications in Sepsis Patients
Abraham Dharmawan1, Feytie Magda Mawey1,2, and Yunias Setiawati1*
Abstract
Systemic infections such as sepsis are important clinical problems that cause heart decompensation or heart failure. Cardiac dysfunction caused by sepsis is caused by a functional decline in situations where energy needs are not met by energy production. This phenomenon is often encountered and is related to the severity of sepsis. Careful clinical assessment is needed to diagnose sepsis and heart failure, especially if the conditions overlap. Infections related to heart failure can occur in the community as well as during treatment at the hospital, where most are caused by pulmonary infections and urinary tract infections. Thus, in addition to specific biomarkers, clinical cardiologists have created new criteria for early detection and treatment of sepsis in heart failure patients. These criteria are based on clinical protocols, microbiological tests, and radiological tests. Increased levels of protein and procalcitonin can also point to infections as a cause of decompensated heart failure. This narrative review provides guidance for the management of heart failure complications in sepsis patients based on contemporary evidence and expert opinion.
Keywords
cardiovascular disease; heart failure; sepsis
Cite This Article
Dharmawan, A., Mawey, F. M., Setiawati, Y. (2023). Management of Heart Failure Complications in Sepsis Patients. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 4| Issue 1: Jan-Feb 2023, Pages 87-92, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Volume4-Issue1-Jan-Feb-No.396-87-92.pdf
Volume 4 | Issue 1: Jan-Feb 2023
