Exploring disparities and novel insights into metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities among COVID-19 patients in Mexico


Por: Lopez-Cuevas, Jonathan Ariel, Martinez-Garcia, Mireya, Hernandez-Lemus, Enrique, Anda-Jáuregui G.D.

Publicada: 20 oct 2023
Categoría: Public health, environmental and occupational health

Resumen:
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic, especially its early stages, sparked extensive discussions regarding the potential impact of metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities on the severity and fatality of SARS-CoV-2 infection, yielding inconclusive outcomes. In this study, we delve into the prevalence of metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities within COVID-19 patients in Mexico.MethodsEmploying a retrospective observational study design, we collected data from official databases encompassing COVID-19 patients admitted to both public and private hospitals in Mexico City.ResultsOur investigation unveiled a noteworthy incongruity in the prevalence of metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities among COVID-19 patients, with a particular emphasis on obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. This incongruity manifests as location-dependent phenomena, where the prevalence of these comorbidities among COVID-19 patients significantly deviates from the reported values for the general population in each specific location.DiscussionThese findings underscore the critical importance of screening for metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities in COVID-19 patients and advocate for the necessity of tailored interventions for this specific population. Furthermore, our study offers insights into the intricate interplay between COVID-19 and metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities, serving as a valuable foundation for future research endeavors and informing clinical practice.

Filiaciones:
Lopez-Cuevas, Jonathan Ariel:
 Computational Genomics Division, National Institute of Genomic Medicine, Mexico, Mexico

 Immunology Department, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico, Mexico

Martinez-Garcia, Mireya:
 Immunology Department, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico, Mexico

Hernandez-Lemus, Enrique:
 Computational Genomics Division, National Institute of Genomic Medicine, Mexico, Mexico

 Center for Complexity Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico, Mexico

Anda-Jáuregui G.D.:
 Computational Genomics Division, National Institute of Genomic Medicine, Mexico, Mexico

 Center for Complexity Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico, Mexico

 Investigadores e Investigadoras for Mexico (formerly Cátedras Conacyt), National Council on Humanities, Science and Technology, Mexico, Mexico
ISSN: 22962565
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WOS Id: 001094057400001
ID de PubMed: 37927854
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