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Mapping COVID-19 with nuclear imaging: from infection to functional sequelae
Dawei Jiang1,2, Hao Hong3
1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430022, Hubei, China.
American Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
|March 10, 2021
Summary
Nuclear medicine effectively assesses COVID-19 complications, including inflammation and fibrosis in vital organs like the lungs and heart. This technology aids in monitoring disease progression and treatment effectiveness for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
- Infectious disease research
- Cardiovascular and pulmonary imaging
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19, leading to systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation.
- The virus targets multiple organs by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors.
- Lung, heart, kidney, and endothelium are identified as key organs affected in severe COVID-19 patients.
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