4G/5G Polymorphism of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Gene and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock

Incidence and Prognosis of Disseminated Intravscular Coagulation in Patients Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock; Association With 4G/5G Polymorphism of PAI-1 Gene

Data on 4G/5G polymorphism of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene are limited in Asian patients with sepsis. Therefore, the investigators aim to prospectively investigate the incidence of 4G/5G polymorphism and its relationship with disseminated intravascluar coagulatin in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patinents aged > 18 years, Patients satisfying the criteria by 2008 Surviving Sepsis Campagin, Patients who are determined as having a sepsis within 24 hours of ICU stay

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do-not-resuscitate, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ICU stay < 1 day, Refusal to participate in the study, Hematologic malignancy or liver cirrhosis (Child C), Congenital abnormality in coagulation system, Transfer from other ICUs or hospitals