10 Signs of Sepsis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sepsis Sign #2: Increased Heart Rate
Did you know that the average person’s heart will beat more than 2 billion times in their life? Of course, the rate at which their heartbeats will fluctuate during that time. People that exercise a lot will find that their heart will beat faster, although this is more than compensated by the fact that their hearts will beat slower when at rest.
A raised heartbeat can also be the sign of an illness, though, and it is a sign that you might have sepsis. It is caused because the increased volume of chemicals and pathogens in the blood means there is less oxygen in the blood. This, in turn, means that it is necessary for the heart to pump faster to compensate.
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