Clinical, radiological and functional outcomes in patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: a prospective observational study.
BMC Pulm Med
; 21(1): 136, 2021 Apr 26.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1511742
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
All over the world, SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia is causing a significant short-term morbidity and mortality, but the medium-term impact on lung function and quality of life of affected patients are still unknown.METHODS:
In this prospective observational study, 39 patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia were recruited from a single COVID-19 hospital in Southern Switzerland. At three months patients underwent radiological and functional follow-up through CT scan, lung function tests, and 6 min walking test. Furthermore, quality of life was assessed through self-reported questionnaires.RESULTS:
Among 39 patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, 32 (82% of all participants) presented abnormalities in CT scan and 25 (64.1%) had lung function tests impairment at three months. Moreover, 31 patients (79.5%) reported a perception of poor health due to respiratory symptoms and all 39 patients showed an overall decreased quality of life.CONCLUSIONS:
Medium-term follow up at three months of patients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia shows the persistence of abnormalities in CT scans, a significant functional impairment assessed by lung function tests and a decreased quality of life in affected patients. Further studies evaluating the long-term impact are warranted to guarantee an appropriate follow-up to patients recovering from SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.Palabras clave
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Colección:
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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COVID-19
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Pulmón
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de cohorte
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Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
BMC Pulm Med
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
S12890-021-01509-3
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