Objectives: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relation of comorbidities to coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) short-term mortality. Materials and Methods: This was a single-
center observational study with a historical cohort method at Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta,
Indonesia. COVID-19 diagnosis was made using reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain
reaction on nasopharyngeal swabs. Patient data were obtained from digital medical records
and used for Charlson Comorbidity Index assessments. Inhospital mortality was monitored …

Background: While the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is most commonly associated
with the respiratory system, disorders in other organ systems, such as the cardiovascular,
neurologic, or renal, can also contribute to disease fatality. This study aimed to evaluate the
relation of comorbidities to COVID-19 short-term mortality. Method: This was a single-center
observational study with a historical cohort method at Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta,
Indonesia. COVID-19 diagnosis was made by utilizing reverse transcriptase-polymerase …