Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) guidance for the practice of cardiovascular magnetic resonance during the COVID-19 pandemic

J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2020 Apr 27;22(1):26. doi: 10.1186/s12968-020-00628-w.

Abstract

The aim of this document is to provide general guidance and specific recommendations on the practice of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are two major considerations. First, continued urgent and semi-urgent care for the patients who have no known active COVID-19 should be provided in a safe manner for both patients and staff. Second, when necessary, CMR on patients with confirmed or suspected active COVID-19 should focus on the specific clinical question with an emphasis on myocardial function and tissue characterization while optimizing patient and staff safety.

Keywords: CMR; COVID-19; Guidance; Recommendations; Safety.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronavirus Infections* / complications
  • Coronavirus Infections* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / standards*
  • Pandemics*
  • Patient Safety*
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / complications
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / epidemiology
  • SARS-CoV-2