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

Yueh-Che HsiehPo-Yang TsouYu-Hsun WangChristin Chih-Ting ChaoWan-Chien LeeMeng-Tse Gabriel LeeJiunn-Yih WuShy-Shin ChangPo-Yen ChenChien-Chang Lee

Published in: Journal of intensive care medicine (2019)

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.

Keyphrases

septic shock
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
atrial fibrillation
risk factors
primary care
heart failure
young adults
left ventricular
drinking water
smoking cessation