Figure 4

Relationships between the SOFA score and cross-linked fibrin degradation product by leukocyte elastase (e-XDPs) levels in sepsis-induced DIC patients. Patients with sepsis-induced DIC were classified into four groups with e-XDPs levels (<3 U/mL, 3–10 U/mL, 10–30 U/mL, >30 U/mL) at the time of DIC diagnosed, and the groups ((A) D-dimer and (B) e-XDP) were compared with respect to SOFA scores. Data are presented as means ± SEM. Reprinted with modifications from Thrombosis Research [66].