CT-derived measurements of pulmonary blood volume in small vessels and the need for supplemental oxygen in COVID-19 patients
Wendel Dierckx, Wilfried De Backer, Muriel Lins, Yinka De Meyer, Kris Ides, Jan Vandevenne, Jan De Backer, Erik Franck, B.R. Lavon, Maarten Lanclus, Muhunthan Thillai
Abstract
This research provides, by using new imaging analysis on CT imaging, an insight into the pathophysiology of patients with COVID-19 infection. By visualizing and quantifying the blood in small vessels in the lung, we can link these results to the clinical need for oxygen in patients with COVID-19 infection.
Topics & Concepts
ARDSMedicineBlood volumeLungBlood flowRespiratory systemCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CardiologyOxygenLung volumesAnesthesiaInternal medicineChemistryDiseaseOrganic chemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)Thermal Regulation in MedicineCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 diagnosis using AI