Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Investigation of QT Prolongation with Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin for the Treatment of COVID-19.
To assess and identify the risk of prolonged QT about hydroxychloroquine (HQ) and azithromycin (AZ) used in the treatment of patients with COVID-19. ⋯ For COVID-19, no globally accepted definite treatment has yet been found. Both of hydroxychloroquine monotherapy and hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin treatment regimens cause QTc measurement to increase at a statistically significant level. We concluded that this increase in QTc did not cause ventricular arrhythmia. Key Words: COVID-19, QTc interval, Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Association of Inflammatory Markers with Mortality in COVID-19 Infection.
To evaluate the association of serum ferritin, lactate dehydrogenase, and C-reactive protein at admission with in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 infection; and to determine best predictive cut-offs. ⋯ Levels of the three inflammatory markers at admission can predict mortality in COVID-19 infection. Key Words: Coronavirus, Inflammation, Mortality, Outcome, Pakistan.