International journal of cardiology
-
Multicenter Study Observational Study
Myocardial injury and risk factors for mortality in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia tends to affect cardiovascular system and cause cardiovascular damage. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of myocardial injury and risk factors for mortality in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. ⋯ Our results suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection may induce myocardial injury and consequently exacerbate the clinical course and worsen prognosis. Abnormal d-dimer, CK-MB, Troponin I and CRP are risk factors for short-term mortality.