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Evaluación a los dos meses del alta hospitalaria tras la primera ola de COVID-19: presencia de síntomas persistentes / Assessment of hospitalized covid-19 patients two month after discharge: characterization of persistent symptoms
Ayuso García, Blanca; Gude González, María J; Pérez López, Antía; Besteiro Balado, Yoana; Pedrosa Fraga, Cristina; Blanco Cid, Nagore; Magariños Losada, Maria M; Romay Lema, Eva.
Affiliation
  • Ayuso García, Blanca; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Gude González, María J; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Pérez López, Antía; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Besteiro Balado, Yoana; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Pedrosa Fraga, Cristina; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Blanco Cid, Nagore; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Magariños Losada, Maria M; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
  • Romay Lema, Eva; Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti. España
Galicia clin ; 82(4): 186-191, Octubre-Noviembre-Dociembre 2021. tab, graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-221742
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

a series of symptoms have been reported after COVID-19, which have been encompassed in the so-named “postCOVID syndrome”. PostCOVID syndrome is a heterogeneous disorder with an uncertain pathophysiology. The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics and frequence of symptoms after COVID-19 discharge and to analyze the possible implicated factors.

Methods:

this is an observational propective study with COVID-19 patients hospitalized from March to April 2020. Patients were assessed in an outpatient clinic two months after discharge, and serological, radiological and laboratory workup was conducted. Previous medical history, length of stay (LOS) and intensive care unit (ICU) admission were recorded. Persistent symptons (PS) were defined as those appearing after the acute infection and present at follow-up.

Results:

74 patients were included. Mean age was 66±13 years, and 54.4% patients were men. Six (8.1%) patients needed ICU admission, and median LOS was 8 (6-12) days. Forty (54.8%) patients presented PS, the most frequent being fatigue and dyspnea (20.3% each). 77% patients presented laboratory abnormalities but just in 11 cases (15.1%) were they severe. Ten (13.5%) had radiological abnormalities. 71 (95.9%) had positive IgG serology. There were no differences between patients with and without PS regarding previous medical history or acute infection course. PS patients had a higher heart rate 83 (75-93) vs 76 65-85) bpm; p=0.038) at assessment.

Conclusion:

symptoms and laboratory abnormalities are frequent two months after COVID-19, although usually mild. No predictors... (AU)
RESUMEN

Introducción:

se han notificado tras el alta por COVID-19 una serie de síntomas englobados dentro del llamado “síndrome post-COVID”, un cuadro heterogéneo cuya fisiopatología es incierta. Nuestro objetivo es describir las características y frecuencia de síntomas tras el alta y analizar los posibles factores relacionados.

Métodos:

estudio observacional prospectivo con pacientes ingresados por COVID-19 durante marzo-abril de 2020. Se evaluó en consulta a los dos meses tras el alta con valoración clínica, analítica, serología y radiografía de tórax. Se recogieron los antecedentes, la estancia hospitalaria y la necesidad de UCI. Se definieron síntomas persistentes (SP) como síntomas que aparecieron desde la infección aguda y que se mantenían al seguimiento.

Resultados:

se revisaron 74 pacientes. La edad media fue 66±13 años, siendo un 51,4% hombres. Seis (8,1%) ingresaron en UCI, y la mediana de estancia fue 8 (6-12) días. Cuarenta (54,8%) presentaron SP, siendo los más frecuentes astenia y disnea (20,3% ambos). Un 77% tenía alteraciones analíticas pero solo en 11 (15,1%) fueron relevantes. Diez (13,5%) presentaban alteraciones radiológicas y 71 (95,9%) tenían IgG positiva. No hubo diferencias entre los pacientes con y sin SP en sus antecedentes o evolución hospitalaria. Los pacientes con SP estaban más taquicárdicos [83 (75-93) lpm vs 76 (65-85) lpm; p=0,038], no existiendo diferencias significativas en el resto de variables... (AU)
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Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Symptom Flare Up Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Galicia clin Year: 2021 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti/España

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Symptom Flare Up Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Galicia clin Year: 2021 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti/España
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