Investigation of the Relationship between the Use of Statins with the Mortality Rate and Duration of Hospitalization Due to Covid-19

Introduction: Statins are a group of lipid-lowering medications that have anti-inflammatory and immune system-modulating effects. Considering the existence severe inflammatory reactions in patients with covid-19, this study aimed to investigate effects statins on mortality rate covid-19 patients.Materials Methods: The present research is descriptive-analytical case-control was carried out first half 2021 at Kowsar Hospital Semnan, Iran. conducted 191 taking as case no history statins. Demographic clinical information who met inclusion criteria were extracted from files collected researcher's questionnaire. Finally, results statistically analyzed using SPSS software version 26.Results: In study, people, had statins, control did not use investigated. average age people 64.7 years. Among studied patients, 51.7% men 48.3% women. Most hospitalized for 4 days. Also, 351 discharged 32 died. After analyzing data, significant relationship observed between statin due Covid-19.Discussion Conclusion: According reduction caused by covid-19.