Neurological Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Multiple risk factors of mortality have been identified in patients with COVID-19. Here, we sought to determine the effect of a history of neurological disorder and development of neurological manifestations on mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Methods: From March 20 to May 20, 2020, hospitalized patients with laboratory confirmed or highly suspected COVID-19 were identified at four hospitals in Ohio. Previous history of neurological disease was classified by severity (major or minor). Neurological manifestations during disease course were also grouped into major and minor manifestations. Encephalopathy, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, and seizures were defined as major manifestations, whereas minor neurological manifestations included headache,

SUBMITTER: Salahuddin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7662675 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature