Are Pre-Hospitalization ECG Abnormalities Associated With Increased Mortality in COVID-19 Patients? A Quantitative Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory disease, cardiovascular complications occur and are associated with worse outcomes. Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are frequently observed in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, some of which are associated with increased mortality. It is unclear whether ECG abnormalities occurring before hospitalization are associated with increased mortality. This quantitative systematic literature review aims to determine which ECG changes occurring before hospitalization are associated with mortality and discuss whether these findings can aid the assessment of patients and decision-making in the pre-hospital environment.

Methods

A systematic search of the following digital databases was conducted: CINAL, PUBMED, MEDLINE, and Cor

SUBMITTER: Askey D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470194 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature