From: Unanticipated critical findings on echocardiography in septic patients
Type of critical finding | Critical finding (N = 40) | Unanticipated critical finding (N = 21) |
---|---|---|
Tamponade | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
New depressed LV EF < 30% | 9 (22%) | 7 (33%) |
New severe right ventricular systolic dysfunction | 5 (12%) | 2 (9%) |
Aortic dissection | 1 (2%) | 1 (5%) |
Cardiac mass, thrombus or vegetation | 13 (32%) | 7 (33%) |
LVOT obstruction or HCM, > 4 m/s | 3 (7%) | 2 (9%) |
Right to left shunt, moderate or severe | 1 (2%) | 1 (5%) |
Severe valvular dysfunction | 8 (20%) | 1 (5%) |