01 February 2021>: Human Study
The Levels of Lactate, Troponin, and N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Are Predictors of Mortality in Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Harith Alataby 1ADEF* , Jay Nfonoyim 12AE , Keith Diaz 12E , Amna Al-Tkrit 3EF , Shahnaz Akhter 3A , Sharoon David 3EF , Vishnuveni Leelaruban 1B , Kara S. Gay-Simon 1B , Vedatta Maharaj 1B , Bruce Colet 1B , Cherry Hanna 1B , Cheryl-Ann Gomez 1BDOI: 10.12659/MSMBR.927834
Med Sci Monit Basic Res 2021; 27:e927834
Table 4 Higher lactic acid and troponin levels were associated with a higher chance of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) admission.
Variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
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Lactate 4.0 | 2.65 | (1.54–2.65) | 0.003 |
Troponin >0.045 | 2.24 | (1.48–3.38) | 0.00128 |
CI – confidence interval. |