High-output heart failure

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High-output heart failure
SpecialtyCardiology

High-output heart failure is a heart condition that occurs when the

left ventricle. These individuals usually have a normal systolic function but symptoms are those of heart failure. With time, this overload causes systolic failure. Ultimately cardiac output can be reduced to very low levels.[1]

It may occur in situations with an increased

beriberi,[2] and acutely in septic shock, especially caused by Gram-negative bacteria.[3][4]

References

  1. ISBN 978-0-07-116296-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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  2. ISBN 0781769752
  3. PMID 11242561
  4. ^ Causes of High-Output Heart Failure Healthwise Staff of WebMD. Last updated: August 2010. Accessed 10/19/2012.

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