Publications by authors named "Cesar Andres Velasquez Escandon"

Article Synopsis
  • The study examined the effects of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) on patients hospitalized for COVID-19, particularly looking at those over 55 years old.
  • A total of 668 patients were analyzed, revealing that those with new-onset AF had more comorbid conditions and faced higher rates of complications like major bleeding and cardiovascular mortality compared to patients without AF.
  • The findings suggest that while new-onset AF in COVID-19 patients may lead to worse health outcomes, the severity of these outcomes was also influenced by the dosage of anticoagulants administered.
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Objective: To describe the clinical profile, risk of complications and impact of anticoagulation in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, according to the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Methods: Multicenter, retrospective, and observational study that consecutively included patients >55 years admitted with COVID-19 from March to October 2020. In AF patients, anticoagulation was chosen based on clinicians' judgment.

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