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Sepsis is characterized by generalized inflammatory response induced by infection. The incidence of myocardial dysfunction in sepsis is unknown as well as its impact on survival, independently other organ system dysfunction. ⋯ Echocardiography can be used in septic patient for diagnosis of myocardial dysfunction, decision making, follow-up of the response to inotropic therapy, and detection of the complete recovery of cardiac function.