Key result
One month after discharge, the right ventricle early inflow-outflow (RVEIO) index was significantly higher in patients who recovered from severe COVID-19 pneumonia compared to those with moderate pneumonia (3.22 vs 2.51, p<0.001).
Why the study?
COVID-19 causes cardiovascular complications and impairs echocardiographic parameters, but evaluation of right ventricular dysfunction after discharge using the right ventricular premature inflow-output flow index in patients with moderate-to-severe pneumonia without comorbidities was needed.
Does the RVEIO index differ between patients recovering from moderate versus severe COVID-19 pneumonia without comorbidities?
Observational (n=57)
No
Does the RVEIO index differ between patients recovering from moderate versus severe COVID-19 pneumonia without comorbidities?
The RVEIO index is significantly elevated in patients recovering from severe COVID-19 pneumonia compared to moderate cases, suggesting its potential utility in monitoring post-COVID right ventricular dysfunction.
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Nuran Günay (2022) conducted an observational in COVID-19 pneumonia (n=57). Severe COVID-19 pneumonia vs. Moderate COVID-19 pneumonia was evaluated on Right ventricle early inflow-outflow (RVEIO) index (p=<0.001). One month after discharge, the right ventricle early inflow-outflow (RVEIO) index was significantly higher in patients who recovered from severe COVID-19 pneumonia compared to those with moderate pneumonia (3.22 vs 2.51, p<0.001).
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