Comparison of markers of endothelial function in severe sepsis with those in healthy volunteers.

BMI = body mass index; CAC = circulating angiogenic cell, EPC = endothelial progenitor cell; EMP = endothelial microparticle; PBMC = peripheral blood mononuclear cells; RHI = reactive hyperaemia index, WBC = White blood cell count.Data presented as mea n± SEM or as number (percentage).*n = indicates number of patients with severe sepsis and healthy volunteers analysed.