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Adiponectin, Leptin, and Lipid Profiles Characterize a Metabolic High-Risk Phenotype in ICU Patients.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Oct 2026
Steinacher Eva, Bernhard Johannes, Zilberszac Robert, Hengstenberg Christian, Koller Lorenz, Speidl Walter S, Krychtiuk Konstantin A, Lenz Max
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Critical illness triggers profound metabolic and inflammatory changes, yet interactions between adipokines and lipid metabolism remain poorly understood. This study examined the prognostic value of adiponectin, leptin, their ratio, and standard lipid parameters at intensive care unit (ICU) admission and explored their combined association with 30-day mortality. METHODS: In this prospective,...
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- Humans
- Adiponectin
- Leptin
- Female
- Male
- Intensive Care Units
- Prospective Studies
