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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    A Study to Evaluate Post COVID-19 Manifestations at Tertiary Care Center of Central India- an Observational Study


    Devendra Gaikwad, Dipti Chand, Sajal Bansal, Rashi Mahajan
    JCDR. 2023: 1161-1169

    Abstract

    Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases have plagued mankind and have been potential killers since historic times. Objective: To evaluate the remnant and new manifestations in discharged patient after acute COVID 19 up to 6 months. Material and Methods: This observational cross sectional study was conducted in at Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India in wards and OPDs. Patients who were diagnosed, treated and discharged for COVID -19 infection and now presented with either signs or symptoms consistent with COVID- 19 infection or those not explained by any alternative means. Duration of study was conducted from Nov 2020 to Dec 2022. Results: There are less number of patients with NL ratio more than 8, likely because of higher mortality associated with high NL ratio. Among the dreadful post covid manifestation diabetes seen in (8.4%), CNS involvement seen in (8.04%), Mucor mycosis (5.9%), pulmonary thromboembolism (1.7%). Other symptoms which were also seen were dyspnea (49.5%), anosmia (42.8%), hairfall (23.5%), sinusitis (19.3%), headache (17.6%), chest pain (15.1%), depression (13.4%) etc. Mucor mycosis is observed in patients who were previously diabetic or develops diabetes during acute covid infection. Conclusion: It is clear that care for patients with COVID-19 does not conclude at the time of hospital discharge, and interdisciplinary cooperation is needed for comprehensive care of these patients in the outpatient setting. As such, it is crucial for healthcare systems and hospitals to recognize the need to establish dedicated COVID- 19 clinics, where specialists from multiple disciplines are able to provide integrated care.

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    Volume 14 Issue 4

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