Does COVID-19 Cause Hypertension?
Does COVID-19 Cause Hypertension?
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DOI:
10.1177/00033197211053903
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发表时间:
2021-12-10
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影响因子:
2.8
通讯作者:
Akpek, Mahmut
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作者:
Akpek, Mahmut
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak remains a major public health challenge worldwide. The present study investigated the effect of COVID-19 on blood pressure (BP) during short term follow-up. A total of 211 consecutive COVID-19 patients who were admitted to Parkhayat Kutahya hospital were retrospectively screened. Information was obtained from the electronic medical records and National health data registry. The study outcome was new onset of hypertension according to the Eight Joint National Committee and European Society of Cardiology Guidelines. Finally, 153 confirmed COVID-19 patients (mean age 46.5 +/- 12.7 years) were enrolled. Both systolic (120.9 +/- 7.2 vs 126.5 +/- 15.0 mmHg, P