Publications by authors named "Dhruv J Khullar"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how the characteristics and frequency of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) differ between those infected by the ancestral strain in 2020 and the Delta variant in 2021.
- It analyzes a significant dataset of around 27 million patients across New York and Florida to assess new health conditions arising 31-180 days post COVID-19 infection.
- Key findings reveal that during the ancestral strain period, issues like pulmonary fibrosis and dyspnea were prominent, while the Delta variant was mainly associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism.
Importance: The frequency and characteristics of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) may vary by SARS-CoV-2 variant.
Objective: To characterize PASC-related conditions among individuals likely infected by the ancestral strain in 2020 and individuals likely infected by the Delta variant in 2021.
Design: Retrospective cohort study of electronic medical record data for approximately 27 million patients from March 1, 2020-November 30, 2021.