Combining C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and serum albumin to predict long-term mortality in patients with infective endocarditis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the predictive value of C-reactive protein (CRP) plus albumin plus procalcitonin for long-term mortality in patients with infective endocarditis.

Methods

This retrospective study included patients hospitalized with infective endocarditis between February 2008 and December 2021. CRP, procalcitonin, and albumin levels were measured within 24 h of admission and dichotomized as high or low. A CRP plus procalcitonin plus albumin points system (range, 3-6) was generated based on high or low CRP, procalcitonin, and albumin concentrations. Patients were divided into two groups: low-risk (≤4 points) and high-risk (>4 points), according to total score. The primary outcome was defined as all-cause mortality rate at long-term follow-up.

Results

Out of 204 p

SUBMITTER: Karaca B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10612466 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature