NYMC Faculty Publications
Characterization of Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to a Community Hospital of East Harlem in New York City
DOI
10.7759/cureus.9836
Journal Title
Cureus
First Page
9836
Last Page
9836
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-18-2020
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Background New York City was the epicenter for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to characterize the population of patients admitted with this condition to a community hospital in East Harlem located in the northeast part of the city. Methods A retrospective review of medical records of patients at least 18 years of age, admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 disease from March 14 to April 30 of 2020. Results Three hundred and seventy-one patients were identified. The majority was comprised of men. Obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia were the most prevalent comorbidities. Most patients were treated with a combination of hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin, zinc, and vitamin C. Twenty-three percent of the patients died from the disease during the study period. Conclusion Morbidity and mortality were substantial in patients with COVID-19 admitted to a community hospital in East Harlem.
Recommended Citation
Shady, A., Singh, A. P., Gbaje, E., Oliva, M., Golden-Espinal, S., Macciola, D., Soto, D., Eddy, W. E., Adkoli, A., & Bergasa, N. V. (2020). Characterization of Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to a Community Hospital of East Harlem in New York City. Cureus, 12 (8), 9836-9836. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.9836
