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Irina-Maria Popescu1, Madalin-Marius Margan2, Mariana Anghel1
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Discipline of Epidemiology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania.
International Journal of General Medicine
|July 25, 2023
Summary
This study identified key risk factors for unfavorable COVID-19 outcomes, including older age, cardiovascular disease, and elevated white blood cell counts. A prediction model using age, absolute neutrophil count, and C-reactive protein can help stratify patients by risk.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Epidemiology
- Clinical diagnostics
Background:
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) presents a significant global health challenge, straining healthcare systems worldwide.
- Understanding patient profiles associated with severe outcomes is crucial for effective disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify clinical and paraclinical factors linked to unfavorable COVID-19 outcomes.
- To develop a predictive model for stratifying patients into high-risk and low-risk groups.
Main Methods:
- A multivariate observational retrospective study involving 483 patients from Timișoara, Romania.
- Patients were categorized into subgroups based on disease severity.
- Statistical analysis included logistic regression to identify risk factors and develop a prediction model.
Main Results:
- Increased age, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and neurological disorders were independently associated with unfavorable outcomes.
- Severe COVID-19 increased unfavorable outcome risk significantly (OR=19.59).
- Elevated white blood cell count (WBC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC), and C-reactive protein (CRP) correlated with worse outcomes.
- A prediction model using age, ANC, and CRP achieved an AUC of 0.845, with 72.3% sensitivity and 83.9% specificity.
Conclusions:
- The developed prediction model can aid in precise allocation of healthcare resources.
- Risk profiling of COVID-19 patients can guide disease management strategies.
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