Publications by authors named "Khushi Desai"
Background: Older age and comorbidities are associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, comprehensive identification of mortality risk factors can further guide disease management. We aimed to analyze predictors of in-hospital mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 400 COVID-19 patients admitted between March and December 2020.
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed 300 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to evaluate differences in laboratory markers between those with and without fever, finding significant correlations with various inflammatory and coagulation parameters.
- - Key findings showed that fever was associated with higher levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, CRP, D-dimer, and other markers, with specific thresholds indicating stronger fever associations.
- - The research concluded that routine hematologic and coagulation tests could help in diagnosing COVID-19 and assessing the severity of the disease based on fever status.