Publications by authors named "Antoine Dureau"
Article Synopsis
- A multicentric study in Paris analyzed characteristics and outcomes of 821 hospitalized patients aged 70 and older with confirmed COVID-19 from March to April 2020.
- Patients had a mean age of 86, with 85% having two or more pre-existing health conditions, and exhibiting common symptoms such as asthenia, fever, and dyspnea.
- The in-hospital mortality rate was 31%, with factors like male gender, lower functional status, and specific health anomalies increasing the likelihood of death, highlighting the importance of early risk assessment for older patients.