Septic Cardiomyopathy

Has the patient had the onset or worsening of left ventricular dysfunction since the onset of sepsis?

Can ventricular dysfunction be better explained by a diagnosis other than sepsis?

Is there hypkinesis of the left ventricle without major dilatation?

Is the left ventricular filling pressure is normal or low?

Is the impaired left ventricular contractility more evident during an infusion of norepinephrine?

Has the patient developed a hyperkinetic state with vasoplegia?

Has oxygen consumption increased greater than 15% during an infusion of dobutamine?

Has left venticular function improved during recovery from the sepsis?