Echocardiography in the Era of COVID-19: Lessons for the Future.
Curr Cardiol Rep
; 23(12): 178, 2021 10 16.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1469769
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Poor cardiovascular outcomes are linked to COVID-19 in patients with or without prior cardiovascular disease or risk factors. Echocardiography, as a portable, versatile, and comprehensive imaging technique, has been on the frontlines. Yet sonographers and physician imagers are at increased risk of contracting or transmitting COVID-19. RECENT FINDINGS:
Recent scientific statements incorporate triaging approaches to identify the appropriateness of imaging exam indications, coupled with triaging of indications. Additionally, focused protocols, procedures to reduce exposure, and point-of-care ultrasound play significant roles. Lessons learned during COVID-19 will apply to future pandemics. Echocardiography is a key diagnostic modality during pandemics in patients with or without prior cardiac diseases and risk factors. Attention to clinical questions, focused protocols, novel procedures, and future developments in imaging will contribute to safe and effective practice of echocardiography.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Heart Diseases
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Cardiol Rep
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S11886-021-01610-3
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