Quantification of Death Risk in Relation to Sex, Pre-Existing Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors in COVID-19 Patients: Let’s Take Stock and See Where We Are

Quantification of Death Risk in Relation to Sex, Pre-Existing Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors in COVID-19 Patients: Let’s Take Stock and See Where We Are

Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) might be more susceptible to infection from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and have higher mortality rates. Nevertheless, the risk of mortality has not been previously quantified. The aim of this meta-analysis is t...

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Main Authors: Amalia Ioanna Moula, Linda Renata Micali, Francesco Matteucci, Fabiana Lucà, Carmelo Massimiliano Rao, Orlando Parise, Gianmarco Parise, Michele Massimo Gulizia, Sandro Gelsomino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
cardiovascular diseases
mortality
hypertension
diabetes mellitus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/9/2685

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