Prediction of mortality in cardio-neurovascular patients with sepsis and septic shock: is NEWS-2 better than qSOFA, SOFA, and qPitt? An observational study.

Background: Sepsis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early detection and reliable prediction of sepsis-related mortality are crucial. The prognostic value of National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS-2) in sepsis patients with cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases is not well elucidated.