In the univariate regression model, the following variables were significantly (or almost significantly) associated with the occurrence of death and were entered into the multiple logistic model: age, the presence of diabetes, Killip class on admission, LV EF, BNP level, leukocyte count, hemoglobin level, serum creatinine, glucose on admission, complete revascularization, and the concentration of TRAIL and Fas (exact numbers are shown in Table 3). Here, NPPB is linked to diabetes mellitus.