Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: Does Age Really Matter?

ABSTRACT:

Background

An advanced age elevates risk for COVID-19-related cardiovascular complications and mortality. This study analyzes cardiovascular comorbidities and outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients across age groups to assess its impact.

Methods

The CARDIO COVID 19-20 registry is a prospective, multicenter cohort study of hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 patients across 44 institutions in 14 Latin American countries. Patients were categorized into four age groups, Group 1: under 40 years, Group 2: 40 to 64 years, Group 3: 65 to 79 years, and Group 4: 80 years or older.

Results

A total of 3260 patients were included. A total of 36.8% were women, and key comorbidities included overweight/obesity (49.7% [G1: 48.9%, G2: 56.3%, G3: 45.6%, G4: 32.7%]), and hypertension (49% [G1:

SUBMITTER: Sotomayor-Julio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856037 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature