COVID-19 in adults with dementia: clinical features and risk factors of mortality-a clinical cohort study on 125 patients.

Agathe VrillonElsa MhannaClément AveneauManon LebozecLina GrossetDiane NankamFernanda AlbuquerqueRaphaelle Razou FeroldiBarbara MaakarounIana PissarevaDalenda Cherni GherissiJulien AzuarVéronique FrançoisClaire HourrègueJulien DumurgierLisette Volpe-GillotClaire Paquet

Published in: Alzheimer's research & therapy (2021)

COVID-19 in demented individuals is associated with severe outcome in SARS-CoV-2 infection and is characterised by specific clinical features and complications, with confusion and delirium at the forefront. COVID-19 testing should be considered in front of any significant change from baseline.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
risk factors
end stage renal disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
cardiovascular events
mild cognitive impairment
early onset
cardiac surgery
coronary artery disease
hip fracture