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What does high level of lactic acid in blood means?
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Sepsis: High lactate levels can be from multiple causes. The most common is low blood pressure limiting blood supply to vital organs and tissues. This can be seen in sepsis. Most patients with high lactic acid levels are critically ill and require ICU level of care.
Answered 5/3/2019
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