Associations between the creatinine/cystatin C ratio and 28-day mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective cohort study (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe creatinine/cystatin C ratio (Cr/CysC ratio) has been correlated with muscle mass and survival in several patient populations. However, its relationship with sepsis prognosis remains underexplored. This study investigated the association between the Cr/CysC ratio and 28-day mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed single-center clinical data from a tertiary general hospital in China to investigate 28-day mortality amo...