Global evaluation of echocardiography in patients with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To describe the cardiac abnormalities in patients with COVID-19 and identify the characteristics of patients who would benefit most from echocardiography.

Methods and results

In a prospective international survey, we captured echocardiography findings in patients with presumed or confirmed COVID-19 between 3 and 20 April 2020. Patient characteristics, indications, findings, and impact of echocardiography on management were recorded. Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of echocardiographic abnormalities. A total of 1216 patients [62 (52-71) years, 70% male] from 69 countries across six continents were included. Overall, 667 (55%) patients had an abnormal echocardiogram. Left and right ventricular abnormalities were reported in 479 (39%) and 397 (33%)

SUBMITTER: Dweck MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7337658 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature