CARDIORENAL SYNDROME AND COVID-19

I Rudhani1, N Morina1, L Spahiu1

  • 1Medical Faculty, University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina", Circle n.n. 10000, Pristina, Clinic of Nephrology and Hemodialysis, UCCK Kosovo Hospital, Kosovo.

Georgian Medical News
|November 22, 2023
PubMed

Insights

This study found a strong link between cardiorenal syndrome and COVID-19 infection in patients. Age is also a significant factor associated with cardiorenal syndrome development.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cardiorenal syndrome is a complex condition involving heart and kidney dysfunction.
  • Understanding its associations with other diseases, particularly during global health crises, is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze cardiorenal syndrome cases and their correlation with cardiovascular disease and COVID-19.
  • To investigate the prevalence of cardiorenal syndrome in patients treated at a tertiary care center.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study conducted from January 2020 to December 2021.
  • Inclusion of 120 patients with acute renal disease at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo.
  • Analysis of categorical variables using Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests.

Main Results:

  • A strong association was observed between cardiorenal syndrome and COVID-19 infection.
  • Age demonstrated a significant link with cardiorenal syndrome, with most affected patients being over 65.
  • Concomitant diseases included diabetes mellitus type 2, pneumonia, sepsis, and hyperkalemia.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiorenal syndrome is strongly linked to COVID-19 infection and advanced age.
  • Further research into pathophysiology and treatment of cardiorenal syndrome is warranted.

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