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Predicting In-Hospital Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Patients with Heart Failure: A Single-Center

Antonio D'Amore1, Gaetano D'Onofrio1, Andrea Fidecicchi1

  • 1A.O.R.N. "Antonio Cardarelli", Naples, Italy.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|June 30, 2023
PubMed

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This study examined if COVID-19 pandemic exposure increased heart failure in-hospital mortality. While not statistically significant, findings suggest other factors influence patient death rates during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems globally.
  • Understanding its impact on vulnerable patient populations, such as those with heart failure, is critical.
  • Previous research has explored various pandemic-related health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between COVID-19 pandemic exposure and in-hospital mortality among heart failure patients.
  • To assess the likelihood of in-hospital death in this cohort during the pandemic period.
  • To identify potential factors influencing mortality and areas for clinical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient data.
  • Inclusion of individuals hospitalized for heart failure between 2019 and 2020.
  • Assessment of in-hospital mortality rates.

Main Results:

  • A positive association between COVID-19 pandemic exposure and increased in-hospital mortality for heart failure was observed.
  • This association did not reach statistical significance.
  • The findings suggest that other unmeasured factors may play a role in mortality outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights the need for further investigation into the complex relationship between pandemics and cardiovascular mortality.
  • While not statistically significant, the trend warrants attention and potential for future research.
  • Identifying influencing factors is key to improving patient care and interventions during health crises.

Keywords:
COVID-19heart failurein-hospital mortality

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