Abstract
Introduction
Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SIMD) is a condition manifested by an intrinsic myocardial systolic and diastolic dysfunction during sepsis, which is associated with worse clinical outcomes and a higher mortality.
Materials and methods
Several pathophysiological mechanisms including mitochondrial dysfunction, abnormal body immune reaction, metabolic reprogramming, excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and disorder of calcium regulation have been involved in SIMD. Mitophagy has potential role in protecting myocardial cells in sepsis, especially in survivors.
Conclusion
In the current review, we focus on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction and other mitochondria-related mechanisms including immunologic imbalance, energetic reprogramming, mitophagy, and pyroptosis in the mechanisms of SIMD.
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Yang, H., Zhang, Z. Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction: the role of mitochondrial dysfunction. Inflamm. Res. 70, 379–387 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00011-021-01447-0
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