Publications by authors named "Maria Victoria Nunez Rodriguez"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates the relationship between COVID-19 and heart failure (HF), focusing on identifying risk factors for HF among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Spain.
  • - A total of 16,474 patients were analyzed, with 5.8% developing HF; significant risk factors included older age, atrial fibrillation, obesity, and peripheral vascular disease.
  • - Patients who developed HF had notably higher mortality rates, increased need for intubation, and higher ICU admission rates compared to those who did not develop HF.
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Background: Old age is one of the most important risk factors for severe COVID-19. Few studies have analyzed changes in the clinical characteristics and prognosis of COVID-19 among older adults before the availability of vaccines. This work analyzes differences in clinical features and mortality in unvaccinated very old adults during the first and successive COVID-19 waves in Spain.

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