Table 2. Cox regression for 28-day mortality in sepsis patients.
| Variable | HR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| SOFA score | 1.085 (1.011–1.164) | 0.023 |
| Underlying disease | ||
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 0.765 (0.412–1.420) | 0.396 |
| Hypertension (%) | 0.619 (0.359–1.069) | 0.086 |
| Laboratory data† | ||
| WBC (×109 /L) | 1.050 (1.019–1.083) | 0.001 |
| AST (IU/L) | 1.000 (1.000–1.000) | 0.068 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 1.000 (1.000–1.000) | 0.817 |
| BUN (mmol/L) | 1.046 (1.021–1.072) | <0.001 |
| Mononuclear cell mtDNA relative copy number | 0.999 (0.998–1.000) | 0.017 |
Note: HR, Hazard ratio; CI, confidence interval; SOFA, sequential organ failure assessment; WBC, white blood cell; AST, aspartate transaminase; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; BUN, blood urea nitrogen;
†, laboratory data at presentation in the patients group.