The synergistic value of mechanical circulatory support and fluid resuscitation in the treatment of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Author contributions

Meng C and Sun J conducted searches of the scientific literature and developed the draft of the manuscript. Miao G provided contributions to the conception and design of the study, in addition to revising the manuscript with a focus on critical intellectual content. All authors reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Funding

This study was funded by the National Key R&D Program of China (2023YFC3011904).

Ethical approval of studies and informed consent

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Acknowledgements

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