Resumen de Trends in incidência of Covid-19 and clinical outcomes among patients with chronic kidney disease: insights from a retrospective study in Brazil
Maria Cecília Santos da Silva, Carlos Eduardo Amaral Paiva, Teresa Victória Costa da Silva, Juarez Rebelo de Araújo, Lívia de Aguiar Valentim, Sheyla Mara Silva de Oliveira, Franciane de Paula Fernandes, Waldiney Pires Moraes, José Almir Moraes da Rocha
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is closely associated with non-communicable chronic diseases, including Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH). The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a high incidence of renal injuries, particularly in patients with pre-existing comorbidities. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of COVID-19 and its clinical outcomes among patients with CKD. A retrospective descriptive documental study with a quantitative approach was conducted at the Hospital Regional do Baixo Amazonas Dr. Waldemar Penna (HRBA) in Santarém, Brazil. Patient selection was done through a non-probabilistic convenience and random method. Data were collected from medical records over period from July to December 2020. The most common comorbidities associated with CKD were Systemic Arterial Hypertension (74.10%) and Diabetes Mellitus (33.33%). The study findings indicate a high incidence of COVID-19 among CKD patients, particularly in older age groups. The presence of comorbidities, such as Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus, further increased the risk of COVID-19 complications in this population. The findings underscore the importance of early detection, proper management, and preventive measures to minimize the impact of COVID-19 in this vulnerable population.
