Factors associated with increased mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic has significantly impacted global health. So far, the evidence regarding the risk factors that predict the outcomes of COVID-19 patients is limited. In this study, we identified several risk factors that are associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of electronic medical records of the patients admitted with an initial diagnosis of COVID-19. We extracted several patient variables (including demographics, lab results, and pre-existing conditions) and examined for their association with increased mortality.

Results

Of the 487 people included in the study, 340 survived and 147 expired. Significant differences existed in demographics

SUBMITTER: Shah C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7641593 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature