High-risk chest radiographic features associated with COVID-19 disease severity.

Sean Wei Xiang OngTerrence Chi Hong HuiYeong Shyan LeeSalahudeen Mohamed Haja MohideenBarnaby Edward YoungCher Heng TanDavid Chien Lye

Published in: PloS one (2021)

We identified several high-risk CXR features that are significantly associated with severe illness. The association of upper or middle zone opacities with severe illness has not been previously emphasized. Recognition of these specific high-risk CXR features is important to prioritize limited healthcare resources for sicker patients.

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