{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Predictors of 2-year mortality in geriatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Türkiye: a retrospective cohort study.
{Author}: Kanat BB;Avci GU;Bayramlar OF;Suzan V;Can G;Balkan II;Borekci S;Korkmazer B;Dikmen Y;Aygun G;Erdincler DS;Yavuzer H;Doventas A;
{Journal}: Biomark Med
{Volume}: 18
{Issue}: 10
{Year}: 2024 Aug 14
{Factor}: 2.498
{DOI}: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2352416
{Abstract}: Aim: To reveal factors affecting 2-year mortality in geriatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19.Methods: Demographic characteristics, clinical and laboratory data, thorax computed tomography (CT) images, second-year survival status, and causes of death were analyzed.Results: The 2-year post-discharge mortality rate of 605 patients was 21.9%. Mean age of patients in the deceased group was 76.8 ± 8.1 years, which was shorter than the life expectancy at birth in Türkiye. Older age (≥85), delirium, some co-morbidities, and atypical thorax CT involvement were associated with a significant increase in 2-year mortality (p < 0.05).Conclusion: This is the first study to evaluate factors associated with 2-year mortality in older COVID-19 patients. Identifying risk factors for long-term mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients is important.<BR>[Box: see text].