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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 1B

DOI: 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.

VariableOdds ratio95% CIP-value
Lactate 4.02.65(1.54–2.65)0.003
Troponin >0.0452.24(1.48–3.38)0.00128
CI – confidence interval.

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Medical Science Monitor Basic Research eISSN: 2325-4416
Medical Science Monitor Basic Research eISSN: 2325-4416