The Relationship Between Lipid Profile and Mortality in Geriatric Patients with Sepsis

Background: Dyslipidemia is one of the leading causes of death in both developed and developing countries. In addition, mortality is high in elderly people and patients diagnosed with sepsis. In our study, we aimed to examine the relationship between mortality and dyslipidemia in elderly patients with a diagnosis of sepsis. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included geriatric patients with sepsis treated in the medical intensive care unit of Adana City Training and Research Hospital. Eighty-eight patients were enrolled in the study. Results: Higher APACHE II levels were predictive of adverse clinical outcomes. LDL, HDL and TG levels were not a predictor of adverse clinical outcomes. Conclusions: This is the first study to evaluate the relationship between baseline lipid profile and mortality in the geriatric patients with sepsis group. To make a clearer recommendation; there is a need for multicenter, prospective studies with large patient groups.