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A Retrospective Study on the Outcome of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients Admitted to a District General
Zahid Khan1,2,3,4, Gideon Mlawa5, Saiful Islam6
1Acute Medicine, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-on-Sea, GBR.
This study found that hypertension, diabetes, old age, and organ failure significantly increase mortality risk in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. These comorbidities are key factors in predicting severe outcomes for coronavirus disease 2019.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity varies globally.
- Pre-existing conditions like diabetes and hypertension (HTN) are linked to poorer COVID-19 outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess factors associated with higher mortality in COVID-19 patients.
- To identify reasons for hospital admission in patients with COVID-19.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of patients admitted between March 1-31, 2020.
- Data collected from electronic medical records.
- Analysis of 147 COVID-19 positive and negative patient admissions.
Main Results:
- Hypertension (HTN), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and ischemic heart disease (IHD) were common comorbidities.
- Survival rates were 72.3% for COVID-19 positive and 80% for COVID-19 negative patients.
- HTN, diabetes mellitus (DM), advanced age, and organ failure were associated with high mortality risk.
Conclusions:
- Confirms previous findings on risk factors for COVID-19 mortality.
- Diabetes, HTN, coronary artery disease, old age, and organ failure are critical factors in hospital mortality for COVID-19 patients.
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