Contribution of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate to Predict Disease Severity and Outcome in COVID-19 Patients.

Celali Kurt Arzu Altunçeki Ç Yildirim

Published in: The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale (2022)

ESR increased in COVID-19 patients in the presence of pneumonia and severe disease; however, it was not prognostic. Sensitivity and specificity values for pneumonia, intensive care requirements, and mortality were lower than those for CRP.

Keyphrases

sars cov
cardiovascular events
community acquired pneumonia
respiratory failure
estrogen receptor
cardiovascular disease
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation