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V. Puntmann, M. Carerj, I. Wieters, Masia Fahim, C. Arendt, Jedrzej Hoffmann, Anastasia Shchendrygina, F. Escher, M. Vasa-Nicotera, A. Zeiher, M. Vehreschild, E. Nagel

2020.7.27JAMA Cardiology

DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.3557

tlooto Summary

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed cardiac involvement and ongoing myocardial inflammation in patients with recent coronavirus disease 2019, which was independent of preexisting conditions, severity and overall course of the acute illness, and the time from the original diagnosis.

Abstract

Key Points Question What are the cardiovascular effects in unselected patients with recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Findings In this cohort study including 100 patients recently recovered from COVID-19 identified from a COVID-19 test center, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed cardiac involvement in 78 patients (78%) and ongoing myocardial inflammation in 60 patients (60%), which was independent of preexisting conditions, severity and overall course of the acute illness, and the time from the original diagnosis. Meaning These findings indicate the need for ongoing investigation of the long-term cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19.

Citation format

PUNTMANN, V., et al. Outcomes of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in patients recently recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). JAMA Cardiology, 2020, 5: 1265–1273.