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Occurrence of comorbid diseases in patients after COVID-19

Umida Kamilova1, Akbal Ermekbaeva1, Nuriddin Nuritdinov2

  • 1Department of Therapy, Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Journal of Medicine and Life
|May 11, 2023
PubMed

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The most common comorbidity in COVID-19 patients was arterial hypertension. Identifying and managing these comorbidities is vital for improving outcomes and reducing severe COVID-19 risks.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, increasing morbidity and mortality.
  • Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease face higher risks of severe COVID-19 and adverse hospital outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of comorbidities among COVID-19 patients.
  • To inform management strategies for COVID-19 patients with underlying health conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 220 patients with a history of COVID-19.
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS software to identify common comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • Arterial hypertension (55%) was the most prevalent comorbidity.
  • Obesity (33%), coronary heart disease (17.7%), and coronary heart failure (11.8%) were also common.
  • Chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, and obstructive pulmonary disease were less frequent.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular diseases, especially arterial hypertension, are the most frequent comorbidities in COVID-19 patients.
  • Understanding comorbidity profiles is essential for effective COVID-19 patient management.
  • Proactive identification and management of comorbidities can mitigate severe COVID-19 and improve clinical outcomes.

Keywords:
AF – atrial fibrillationAH – Arterial hypertensionCHD – coronary heart diseaseCHF – chronic heart failureCKD – chronic kidney diseaseCOPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOVID-19DM – diabetes mellituscomorbidityrisk factors

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