Describing characteristics of adults with and without congenital heart defects hospitalized with COVID-19.

Perla DiazWill CoughlinWilson LamPeter ErmisDavid AguilarCecilia M Ganduglia CazabanA J Agopian

Published in: Birth defects research (2022)

Our description of patients among a large population improves our understanding of the clinical course of COVID-19 among adults with CHDs. Adults with CHD appear to be at greater risk for more severe CHD, including greater risk of ICU admission and longer length of hospital stays.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
intensive care unit
peritoneal dialysis
early onset
patient reported outcomes
acute respiratory distress syndrome
acute care