Factors associated with increased mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

•The evidence regarding the risk factors associated with mortality in COVID-19 patients is limited.•Advanced age, an initial presentation with dyspnea, and positive chest imaging findings are associated with increased mortality.•Past history of acute kidney injury and cardiomyopathy are associated with increased mortality.•Early identification of the patients with an increased risk that require early medical intervention may reduce overall morbidity and mortality.