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Septicemia and Acute MI
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Septicemia and Acute MI
by Carol-Cornet, Aug 13, 1998 12:00AM
Can septicemia cause a 69y.o man to have a MI and if so how can it be prevented. Also would septicemia cause a K+ level to be elevated 6.3 Thanks for your help.
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Dear Carol
True sepsis is a serious disease that has a high fatality rate. Sepsis can cause many metabolic derangements, including elevation of potassium. Sepsis, especially at its end-stage, can cause cardiac dysfunction. Also, the stress of sepsis can sometimes cause a heart attack in people with underlying heart disease.
I hope this is useful. Good luck. Feel free to write back with further questions.
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