Clinical Profiles of Post-Covid-19 Survivors ...

Clinical Profiles of Post-Covid-19 Survivors with Comorbidities: A Retrospective Pilot Study

Author Name : Prof. Sudha Anbalagan, Dr. Usha S

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2025.1304251305

ABSTRACT Background: The long-term impact of Covid-19 on individuals with pre-existing comorbidities is an area of significant concern. Understanding the clinical characteristics of post-Covid-19 survivors with comorbidities is crucial for effective management and care. Aims: This pilot study aimed to identify and describe the socio-demographic and clinical profiles of Covid-19 survivors with comorbidities using medical record data. Methodology: A retrospective medical record review was conducted on 100 post-Covid-19 survivors with comorbidities. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the records. Data were extracted using a standardized data extraction form from the Medical Record Department of Government Cuddalore Medical College Hospital (GCMCH), Chidambaram. Descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used for analysis. Results: The majority of participants were in the 46-50 age group (68%), male (56%), and admitted to a Covid ward (79%). Most were hospitalized for 10 days or less (57%), and nearly all suffered from moderate Covid-19 (66%). Diabetes mellitus was the most common comorbidity (43%), and 72% had only one comorbidity. Fever, cough, and shortness of breath were common presenting symptoms (50%). CT chest was the most frequently performed investigation (60%), and most received oxygen-supported medical management (64%) and medications such as antipyretics, antivirals, antibiotics, and multivitamins (44%). Post-recovery clinical parameters revealed reduced SpO₂ (mean 83.43%), elevated CRP, D dimer, Ferritin, and RBS levels, suggesting persistent inflammation and metabolic stress.