Around 50% of patients who have been hospitalised with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin have damage to their hearts. The injury was detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at least a month after discharge, according to new findings published in the European Heart Journal. It is is the largest study to date to investigate convalescing COVID-19 patients who had raised troponin levels indicating a possible problem with the heart.
Cardiac Damage Seen in COVID-19 Patients Discharged from Hospital by Angela Mohan on February 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM
European Heart Journal.
Damage includes inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), scarring or death of heart tissue (infarction), restricted blood supply to the heart (ischaemia) and combinations of all three.
The study of 148 patients from six acute hospitals in London is the largest study to date to investigate convalescing COVID-19 patients who had raised troponin levels indicating a possible problem with the heart.
Troponin is released into the blood when the heart muscle is injured. Raised levels can occur when an artery becomes blocked or there is inflammation of the heart.
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Cardiovascular Imaging Society Announces Virtual Scientific Sessions
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Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR)
The theme of the meeting is ‘Precise. Predictive. Personal.’ – a theme that has taken on a new and unexpected meaning as we examined how to maintain and enhance the many unique features of our Scientific Session. - SCMR Program Committee Chair Dr. Christopher J. Francois, MD, FSCMR MOUNT ROYAL, N.J. (PRWEB) February 15, 2021
The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) announces its 2021 Virtual Scientific Sessions, scheduled for February 18 – 20, marking the first virtual event in the history of the organization. The fully virtual event will kick off the Society’s educational year, providing its attendees both live and pre-recorded educational offerings. Lecture sessions by world leaders in the field of CMR, oral abstract and poster presentations of the lat