@article{Al_Saleh_M-2022_56960,
title = {Risk factors for mortality in patients with COVID-19 : the Kuwait experience},
author = {Al Saleh, M. and Alotaibi, N. and Schrapp, K. and Alsaber, A. and Pan, J. and Almutairi, F. and Abdullah, M. and Aboelhassan, W. and AlNasrallah, N. and Al-Bader, B. and Malhas, H. and Ramadhan, M. and Hamza, M. and Abdelnaby, H. and Alroomi, M.},
month = {jan},
year = {2022},
abstract = {Objectives: To describe the baseline characteristics and to evaluate the risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients admitted to hospitals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Kuwait. Subjects and Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed data of patients admitted to two hospitals in Kuwait with COVID-19. The outcome was assessed by using multivariable analysis of factors affecting survival and mortality. Results: In the 962 patients, the case fatality ratio was 9.04%. The mean age of non-survivors was 63.5 ± 14.8 years, and most deaths occurred in males (80.5%). For the whole sample, source of transmission was significantly related to mortality and the median duration of in- hospital stay was 15 (interquartile range: 2–52) days. In patients with high oxygen requirements, the case fatality rate was 96.6%. Multivariable analysis identified age, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and dyspnoea on presentation as independent risk factors for COVID-19 mortality. Conclusions: The mortality rate was higher in older patients with comorbidities such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Early recognition of high-risk patients may help to improve care and reduce mortality.},
journal = {Medical Principles and Practice},
publisher = {S. Karger AG},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1159/000522166},
}
