METHOD FOR REDUCING SEPSIS OR CARDIOGENIC SHOCK ASSOCIATED WITH MYOCARDIAL INJURY.

摘要

Methods of reducing sepsis or cardiogenic shock in patients experiencing myocardial injury are described. More specifically, this disclosure relates to the administration of a C5-C9 terminal complement inhibitor to patients who have had coronary artery bypass grafting or an acute myocardial infarction thereby reducing the incidence of sepsis.