Septic Shock Study (IMAGE) Intermountain Medical Center Caption New study finds that patients with a lower heart rate who are in septic shock have a better chance of survival than those with an abnormally rapid heart rate. Credit Intermountain Medical Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.