Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine ([hydroxy]chloroquine) are drugs used to treat malaria and rheumatological disorders and were recently suggested as beneficial for prevention and treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, longitudinal studies to assess the electrocardiographic and…[Read more]

9, CI 0.4-7.7) or death (AOR 3.4, CI 1.0-12).

COVID-19 patients with any CAC were more likely to require intubation and die than those without CAC. CSF-1R inhibitor Increasing CAC and number of affected arteries was associated with mortality. Severe CAC was associated with higher intubation risk. Prior CABG or stenting had no association…[Read more]