The septic shock had left her with heart and respiratory failure as well as dry gangrene of her foot, which would have to be amputated.

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Dronedarone should not be used in patients with permanent AF, heart failure, or left ventricular systolic dysfunction.

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Once the smoke cleared, there were no terrorists left alive and one hostage was lost due to heart failure.

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These left-ventricular leads are intended to improve the efficiency of the heart in patients with heart failure, but are not responsible for delivering immediate life-sustaining pacing or life-saving defibrillation therapy.

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If left untreated, kidney damage can worsen and turn into kidney failure, which can have serious affects on the heart, brain, and bones.

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