Publications by authors named "Cecilia Carvacho"
Rev Med Chil
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- - SARS-CoV-2 has higher mortality rates in older individuals, particularly men with comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, leading to the study's focus on older patients with COVID-19.
- - A study analyzed 128 hospitalized patients (average age 73, mostly men) to assess their health characteristics, revealing 72% had two or more comorbidities, with 42% requiring intensive care and an overall mortality rate of 26.6%.
- - The study found that arterial hypertension and prior institutionalization significantly predicted in-hospital mortality, while age became a less relevant factor when other conditions were considered.
