Factors associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with septic shock.

Purpose: To investigate risk factors associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) of patients with septic shock.

Materials And Methods: Patients with septic shock concomitant with or without LVDD were retrospectively enrolled and divided into the LVDD group (n = 17) and control without LVDD (n = 85). The clinical and ultrasound data were analyzed.