Cardiovascular Complications Are the Primary Drivers of Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and associated comorbidities are at increased risk of cardiovascular complications. The magnitude of effect of cardiovascular complications and the role of prior comorbidities on clinical outcomes are not well defined.

Research question

What is the impact of cardiovascular complications on mortality in hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 CAP? What is the impact of comorbidities and other risk factors on the risk of developing cardiovascular complications and mortality in these patients?

Study design and methods

This cohort study included 1,645 hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 CAP. Cardiovascular complications were evaluated. The clinical course during hospitalization was describ

SUBMITTER: Ali AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9674393 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature