Table 5:

Outcomes of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 after hospital discharge

OutcomeNo. (%)
All patients
n = 100
Non-ICU patients
n = 68
ICU patients
n = 32
Vital status
 28-day mortality28 (28.0)15 (22.1)13 (40.6)
 Hospital mortality34 (34.0)20 (29.4)14 (43.8)
Disposition among survivors
 Another acute care facility2/66 (3.0)0/48 (0)2/18 (11.1)
 Rehabilitation centre12/66 (18.2)8/48 (16.7)4/18 (22.2)
 Home47/66 (71.2)35/48 (72.9)12/18 (66.7)
 Long-term care facility5/66 (7.6)5/48 (10.4)0/18 (0)
CT thorax findings after hospital discharge
 Ground-glass opacities5/19 (26.3)3/11 (27.3)2/8 (25.0)
 Emphysematous changes or bronchiectasis6/19 (31.6)2/11 (18.2)4/8 (50.0)
 Scarring or fibrosis5/19 (26.3)0/11 (0)5/8 (62.5)
Echocardiography findings after hospital discharge
 Depressed LVEF (30%–50%)1/15 (6.7)1/10 (10.0)0/5 (0)
 Reduced RV systolic function2/15 (13.3)2/10 (20.0)0/5 (0)
 RV dilatation5/15 (33.3)3/10 (30.0)2/5 (40.0)
  • Note: CT = computed tomography, ICU = intensive care unit, LVEF = left ventricular ejection fraction, RV = right ventricular.