Cardiovascular Imaging and Interventional Procedures in Patients with Novel Coronavirus Infection

Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020 Jul;115(1):111-126. doi: 10.36660/abc.20200370. Epub 2020 Aug 7.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a huge challenge to the health system because of the exponential increase in the number of individuals affected. The rational use of resources and correct and judicious indication for imaging exams and interventional procedures are necessary, prioritizing patient, healthcare personnel, and environmental safety. This review was aimed at guiding health professionals in safely and effectively performing imaging exams and interventional procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / surgery*
  • Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / statistics & numerical data*
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / epidemiology
  • Coronavirus Infections / complications*
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Humans
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / complications*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • SARS-CoV-2