CRP and Hypertension: Univariate analysis showed that APACHE II score, hypertension, leukocytes, total bilirubin, C-reactive protein, hypersensitive troponin I, P/F ratio, lactic acid, SOFA score, tidal volume, respiratory rate, vasoactive drugs, and fluid balance at 24 h were statistically significant (p < 0.1) (Table 2).