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[Non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction in COVID-19 patients: characteristics and implications for cardiac imaging on

Donato Mele1, Antonello D'Andrea2, Marco Campana3

  • 1U.O.C. Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Ferrara.

Giornale Italiano Di Cardiologia (2006)
|September 24, 2020
PubMed

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Coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) can cause non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction, impacting heart function. This review explores its diagnostic challenges and implications using cardiac imaging during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents with diverse cardiac manifestations, including heart failure and cardiogenic shock.
  • Non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction is a recognized cardiac complication of COVID-19, potentially linked to myocarditis or stress/cytokine-related conditions.
  • The diagnostic clarity, prevalence, and prognostic impact of these dysfunctions during COVID-19 remain incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted aspects of non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction in COVID-19 patients.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic implications of cardiac imaging techniques for these conditions.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and identify research gaps.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction in the context of COVID-19.
  • Analysis of diagnostic strategies, particularly cardiac imaging modalities.
  • Synthesis of findings regarding prevalence, clinical presentation, and prognostic significance.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 is associated with various forms of non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction.
  • Cardiac imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing and characterizing these dysfunctions.
  • Challenges in diagnosis and limited data on prevalence and prognosis persist.

Conclusions:

  • Non-ischemic ventricular dysfunction is a significant cardiac complication of COVID-19 requiring careful evaluation.
  • Cardiac imaging techniques are essential for timely diagnosis and management.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the full prevalence and prognostic implications.

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