Research Article

Prognostic Value of Adrenomedullin and Natriuretic Peptides in Uroseptic Patients Induced by Ureteroscopy

Table 4

Stepwise multiple regression analysis of significant factors for ADM, ANP, and BNP in uroseptic patients.

VariablesADM (ng/L)ANP (ng/L)BNP (ng/L)

WBC (×109/L)
ET (ng/L)
CRP (mg/L)
LAC (mmol/L)
PCT (ng/mL)

ADM: adrenomedullin; ANP: atrial natriuretic peptide; BNP: brain natriuretic peptide; WBC: white blood cell count; ET: endotoxin; CRP: C-reactive protein; LAC: lactate; PCT: procalcitonin.