Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) guidance for re-activation of cardiovascular magnetic resonance practice after peak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2020 Aug 10;22(1):58. doi: 10.1186/s12968-020-00654-8.

Abstract

During the peak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, alterations of standard operating procedures were necessary for health systems to protect patients and healthcare workers and ensure access to vital hospital resources. As the peak phase passes, re-activation plans are required to safely manage increasing clinical volumes. In the context of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), re-activation objectives include continued performance of urgent CMR studies and resumption of CMR in patients with semi-urgent and elective indications in an environment that is safe for both patients and health care workers.

Keywords: COVID-19; Cardiovascular magnetic resonance; Safety; Workflow.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiovascular System / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Societies, Medical