Pilot Trial Evaluating Mid-Regional Pro-Atrial Natriuretic Peptide as a Marker of Sepsis after Abdominal Surgery

ConclusionsMR pro-ANP may contribute to the diagnosis of postoperative sepsis, as its level can differentiate between elevation of other inflammatory markers due to abdominal surgery alone or postoperative sepsis.

Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research