QTc Prolongation to Predict Mortality in Patients Admitted with
COVID-19 Infection: An Observational Study
Andrea Sartorio,
Giulia Burrei,
Luca Cristin
et al.
Abstract:Background::
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), characterized by pulmonary infection ranging from asymptomatic
forms to respiratory insufficiency and death. Evidence of cardiac involvement in COVID-19
is increasing, and systemic inflammation or direct heart damage by SARS-CoV-2 can prolong the
corrected QT interval (QTc).
Methods::
In this observational study, a total of 333 consecutive patients admitted to the Covid Center
of Verona Unive… Show more
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