Researchers at George Washington University (GW) have found five blood biomarkers associated with higher odds of clinical deterioration and death in Covid-19 patients.
The research team evaluated 299 Covid-19 patients admitted to GW hospital, and tested their blood for traces of five biomarkers – IL-6, D-dimer, CRP, LDH and ferritin. Of these patients, 200 of them had all five biomarkers, which are associated with inflammation and bleeding disorder, showing an independent increased risk for ICU admission, invasive ventilatory support and death.
