Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in COVID-19 Infection

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• COVID-19 infection frequently leads to cardiovascular complications.
• These complications significantly impact patient prognosis and require careful monitoring.
• Medical imaging is essential for assessing cardiac involvement in COVID-19.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current literature on cardiovascular complications of COVID-19.
• To emphasize the role of imaging in diagnosing and guiding treatment for these complications.
• To present potential algorithms for the indication and execution of cardiac investigations.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
• Analysis of the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of various imaging modalities.
• Synthesis of current evidence to propose investigation algorithms.

Main Results:

• Cardiovascular involvement in COVID-19 ranges from mild to severe.
• Imaging techniques are fundamental for early detection and management.
• Specific imaging protocols can aid in risk stratification and treatment planning.

Conclusions:

• Medical imaging is a cornerstone in managing COVID-19-related cardiovascular disease.
• Standardized algorithms for imaging investigations are needed.
• Further research should focus on refining imaging-based management strategies.