Use of Cardiac CT Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: North American Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected patient care deliver throughout the world, resulting in a greater emphasis on efficiently and safety. In this article, we discuss the experiences of several North American centers in utilizing cardiac CT during the pandemic. We also provide a case-based overview which highlights the advantages of cardiac CT in evaluating the following scenarios: (1) patients with possible myocardial injury versus myocardial infarction; (2) patients with acute chest pain ; (3) patients with stable chest pain; (4) patients with possible intracardiac thrombus; (5) patients with valvular heart disease.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - November 12, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Vasvi Singh, Andrew D. Choi, Jonathon Leipsic, Ayaz Aghayev, James P. Earls, Philipp Blanke, Michael Steigner, Leslee J. Shaw Phd, Marcelo F. Di Carli, Todd C. Villines, Ron Blankstein Tags: Review article Source Type: research