Impact of Focused Echocardiography on Scan Time and Diagnostic Quality in Patients with COVID-19

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection and the resulting illness, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have been characterized by widespread transmission of the virus leading to high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Cardiovascular imaging societies have recommended major changes to the way imaging is performed,3,4 with a focus on appropriateness and the use of abbreviated protocols (focused or limited scans) with the aim of shortening scan time to reduce contact between sonographers and patients and lowering the risk for virus transmission.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research