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Hypertension the major predictor of mortality in COVID-19: A retrospective study
Rizka Febtrina1, Andre Syahputra1, Eka Malfasari1
1School of Nursing Payung Negeri, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia.
Insights
Hypertension was the most frequent comorbidity in patients who died from coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). This retrospective study highlights the impact of comorbidities on COVID-19 mortality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with various comorbid conditions.
- Understanding the role of these comorbidities is crucial for managing severe cases and improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and impact of comorbid diseases in patients who died from COVID-19.
- To identify the most common comorbidities contributing to COVID-19 mortality.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative, retrospective study was conducted using data from January to March 2021.
- Data was collected from medical records of patients who died from COVID-19 at Arifin Achmad Hospital.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 27.
Main Results:
- The study included 48 patients, with 56.3% males and 43.7% females.
- Hypertension was the most prevalent comorbidity (33.3%), followed by diabetes mellitus (22.9%).
- 10.4% of patients had both hypertension and diabetes mellitus, while 10.4% had asthma.
Conclusions:
- Hypertension emerged as the most common comorbid disease among deceased COVID-19 patients.
- The findings underscore the significance of managing hypertension and other chronic conditions in COVID-19 patients to reduce mortality.
Objective:
To determine the role of comorbid diseases in patients with coronavirus disease-2019.
Methods:
The quantitative, retrospective study was conducted in July 2022 at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau, Indonesia, and comprised patients who died due to coronavirus disease-2019 between January and March 2021. Data was retrieved from the institutional medical records using a checklist that contained items related to demographic and comorbid data. Data was analysed using SPSS 27.
Results:
Of the 48 patients, 27(56.3%) were males, 21(43.7%) were females, and 20(41.7%) were aged 45-60 years. There were 16(33.3%) patients having hypertension, 11(22.9%) had diabetes mellitus, 5(10.4%) had both hypertension and diabetes mellitus, 5(10.4%) had asthma, and there was no co-morbidity in 11(22.9%) patients.
Conclusion:
Hypertension was the most common comorbid disease among coronavirus disease-2019 who died.
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