Impaired Myocardial Function Is Prognostic for Severe Respiratory Failure in the Course of COVID-19 Infection

Impaired Myocardial Function Is Prognostic for Severe Respiratory Failure in the Course of COVID-19 Infection

COVID-19 may lead to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Heart failure and/or pre-existing cardiovascular disease may correlate with poor outcomes and thus require special attention from treating physicians. The present study sought to in...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Petersen-Uribe, Alban Avdiu, Peter Martus, Katja Witzel, Philippa Jaeger, Monika Zdanyte, David Heinzmann, Elli Tavlaki, Verena Warm, Tobias Geisler, Karin Müller, Meinrad Gawaz, Dominik Rath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
COVID-19
mechanical ventilation
mortality
myocardial function
prognosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2021.584108/full

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