J H Niebauer, A Iscel, S Schedl, C Capelle, M Kahr, S Schamilow, J Faltas, M Srdits, R Badr-Eslam, M Lichtenauer, A Zoufaly, R Valenta, S Hoffmann, S Charwat-Resl, C Krestan, W Hitzl, C Wenisch, D Bonderman
INTRODUCTION: SARS-CoV-2 infection affects the cardiopulmonary system in the acute as well as long-term phase. The aim of the present study was to comprehensively assess symptoms and possible long-term impairments 6 and 18 months after hospitalization for severe COVID-19 infection. METHODS: This prospective registry included patients with PCR-confirmed COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalization. Follow-up approximately 6 months post discharge comprised a detailed patient history, clinical examination, transthoracic echocardiography, electrocardiogram, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI), chest computed tomography (CT) scan, pulmonary function test (PFT), six-minute walk test (6MWT) and a laboratory panel...
2024: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine