Prevalence and impact of myocardial injury among patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myocardial injury is a prevalent complication observed in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and is strongly associated with severe illness and in-hospital mortality. However, the long-term consequences of myocardial injury on clinical outcomes remain poorly understood. This study aimed to assess the impact of myocardial injury on both acute-phase and long-term prognosis in COVID-19 patients.

Methods

A retrospective, observational study was conducted on all patients who received treatment at the Intensive Care Center for COVID-19 patient, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UCICC), from August 3rd, 2021, to October 28th, 2021.

Results

A total of 582 patients were enrolled in the study, of which 55.3% were female. The mean age of participants was 63

SUBMITTER: Vu VH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433191 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature