Table 3 Predictors of rapid deterioration in imaging findings.

From: Characteristics of patients with COVID-19 who have deteriorating chest X-ray findings within 48 h: a retrospective cohort study

Endpoint

Variable

aOR

95% CI

P value

Rapid deterioration in CXR findings

CXR bilateral consolidation

3.07

1.91–4.93

< 0.001

 

CXR unilateral consolidation

2.19

1.11–4.32

 
 

Cardiovascular disease

2.00

1.12–3.58

0.019

 

COPD

2.32

1.12–4.79

0.023

 

Body temperature ≥ 37.7 °C

2.53

1.64–3.91

< 0.001

 

AST ≥ 30 IU/L

2.31

1.38–3.87

0.002

 

K ≥ 4.3 mEq/L

1.75

1.11–2.78

0.017

 

CRP ≥ 2.53 mg/dL

3.16

1.74–5.73

< 0.001

  1. The adjusted odds ratio was estimated by logistic regression.
  2. 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; aOR, adjusted odds ratio; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CRP, C-reactive protein; CXR, chest X-ray; K, potassium.
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