Why the study?
The prognostic importance of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in critical illness might be underestimated.
Does left ventricular systolic dysfunction increase the risk of death in critical illness?
Does left ventricular systolic dysfunction increase the risk of death in critical illness?
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction, often presenting as regional hypokinesia in critical illness, is an important prognostic factor linked to increased mortality.
Should not yet change practice; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes in critical illness-associated LV dysfunction.
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction is commonly triggered by critical illness, is frequently seen as regional hypokinesia, and is linked to an increased risk of death. The prognostic importance of LV dysfunction in critical illness might be underestimated.
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