Cardiac Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): a Multicenter Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the cardiac manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods

From February to March 2020, we prospectively and retrospectively enrolled consecutive patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Patient's data such as the demographic characteristics, symptoms, vital signs, laboratory and radiologic findings, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic data, including the global longitudinal strain (GLS) of both ventricles, were obtained.

Results

Forty patients (median age, 58 years; 50% men) were enrolled in the initial analysis. Patients were classified into severe and nonsevere groups based on the current guidelines. The 13 patients in the severe group were significantly older, had a greater prevalence of bilateral pneumon

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7572233 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature