July 1, 2001

Epidemiology of severe sepsis in the United States: Analysis of incidence, outcome, and associated costs of care

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Severe sepsis is a common, expensive, and frequently fatal condition, with as many deaths annually as those from acute myocardial infarction. It is especially common in the elderly and is likely to increase substantially as the U.S. population ages.

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Derek C. Angus

Walter T. Linde‐Zwirble

Jeffrey Lidicker

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Critical Care Medicine

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UPMC Health System

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