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What causes infection in the blood and heart failure?

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

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Usually bacteria. : When bacteria enter the bloodstream, a condition called sepsis can result where the cardiovascular system reacts violently in a systemic inflammatory response. A severe drop in blood pressure, multiple organ failure, and heart dysfunction can occur, which can lead to impaired heart function or heart failure.

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Answered 11/29/2012

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