Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) recommended CMR protocols for scanning patients with active or convalescent phase COVID-19 infection
Sebastian Kelle, Chiara Bucciarelli‐Ducci, Robert M. Judd, Raymond Y. Kwong, Orlando P. Simonetti, Sven Plein, Francesca Raimondi, Jonathan W. Weinsaft, Timothy C. Wong, James Carr
Abstract
The aim of this document is to provide specific recommendations on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) protocols in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. In patients without COVID-19, standard CMR protocols should be used based on clinical indication as usual. Protocols used in patients who have known / suspected active COVID-19 or post COVID-19 should be performed based on the specific clinical question with an emphasis on cardiac function and myocardial tissue characterization. Short and dedicated protocols are recommended.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAngiologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Cardiac magnetic resonanceMagnetic resonance imagingPandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CardiologyIntensive care medicineInternal medicinePathologyRadiologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade