Initial levels of mr-proadrenomedullin: a predictor of severity in patients with influenza a virus pneumonia

Introduction High levels of MR-proadrenomedullin (MR-proADM) have been described in critical sepsis patients. This is directly related to the relaxation of vascular tone and, therefore, hypotension and the presence of organ failure in patients with septic shock. In patients with severe pneumonia due to influenza A, although without great hemodynamic compromise, the presence of respiratory failure worsens the prognosis and significantly increases mortality.