Prognostic value of D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio on in-hospital outcomes of patients with heart failure and COVID-19.
Biomark Med
; 15(16): 1519-1528, 2021 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1477716
ABSTRACT
Aim:
In the present study, the relationship between D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio (DFR) and in-hospital outcomes was evaluated in patients with COVID-19 and a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). Materials &methods:
In-hospital outcomes were compared in patients with high and low DFR values.Results:
With regard to in-hospital outcomes, patients in the third tertile of DFR had a higher rate of mechanical ventilation, cardiogenic shock and death (p < 0.001). The length of ICU stay was longer in the third tertile group (p < 0.001). When evaluated together with infection markers, DFR was found to be an independent predictor of outcomes.Conclusion:
DFR can be used as a prognostic marker in patients with COVID-19 with a diagnosis of HF, and perhaps more valuable than other infection markers.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
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Fibrinogen
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Heart Failure
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Biomark Med
Journal subject:
Biochemistry
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Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bmm-2021-0341
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