Dexamethasone. Scientists say the drug is capable of saving the lives of critically ill patients with coronary heart disease. Dexamethasone has been shown to be extremely effective in saving the lives of patients with coronary heart disease who need ventilation and oxygen. It is a type of steroid. However, there is no need to use this drug for patients with mild symptoms.

The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Oxford University, according to the BBC. Dexamethasone was applied experimentally to about 2,000 corona patients admitted to the hospital. Analyzing the results, it was found that the risk of death in patients with ventilation was reduced from 40 percent to 28 percent. And for patients who need oxygen, the risk of death is reduced from 25 percent to 20 percent.

The researchers said that in the case of experimental application, the results of patients taking dexamethasone matched the condition of 4,000 patients who did not take the drug. The drug is already being applied to coronavirus patients. Dexamethasone has been shown to be effective in counteracting the effects of the immune system when a patient’s immune system begins to overreact. When the human body begins to show this extra response, it is called cytokine storm. It can cause death of the patient. Studies have shown that dexamethasone is very effective in this regard.

Coronavirus Photo: Reuters
Coronavirus Photo: Reuters
Dexamethasone. Scientists say the drug is capable of saving the lives of critically ill patients with coronary heart disease. Dexamethasone has been shown to be extremely effective in saving the lives of patients with coronary heart disease who need ventilation and oxygen. It is a type of steroid. However, there is no need to use this drug for patients with mild symptoms.

The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Oxford University, according to the BBC.