Abstract 16173: Clinical Characteristics and Short-term Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients With Sars-cov-2 Infection and Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
Abstract:Introduction:
Early studies of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients suggested that heart failure (HF) may lead to poorer prognosis. We evaluated demographics and short-term clinical outcomes of patients with evidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) in comparison to those with preserved LV systolic function (PSF).
Methods:
In this retrospective study of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between March and June 2, 2020 at Rush Heal… Show more
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