Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 infection in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease may carry a higher risk for mortality from COVID-19. This study examined the association between individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease admitted for COVID-19 and their clinical outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients admitted with COVID-19 to Rush University System for Health (RUSH) to identify cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE; a composite of cardiovascular death, stroke, myocardial injury, and heart failure exacerbation). Multivariable logistic regression was used to adjust for demographic data and comorbid conditions.

Results

Of the 1682 patients who met inclusion criteria, the medi

SUBMITTER: Kerolos MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9354393 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature