In this study, We report on the use of fluorine 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) scan examinations for detecting potential COVID-19 respiratory syndrome in asymptomatic left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients. Thus, extreme caution and thoughtful approaches should be taken for a timely detection in delicate LVAD populations, especially if patients are living in a high-density COVID-19-infected area, and the potential intention for LVAD treatment is bridge to transplantation.
Loforte A., Gliozzi G., Martin Suarez S., Pacini D. (2020). Contributory role of positron emission tomography in a left ventricular assist device recipient at the time of COVID-19 pandemic. ASAIO JOURNAL, 66(6), 599-602 [10.1097/MAT.0000000000001176].
Contributory role of positron emission tomography in a left ventricular assist device recipient at the time of COVID-19 pandemic
Loforte A.;Gliozzi G.;Martin Suarez S.;Pacini D.
2020
Abstract
In this study, We report on the use of fluorine 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) scan examinations for detecting potential COVID-19 respiratory syndrome in asymptomatic left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients. Thus, extreme caution and thoughtful approaches should be taken for a timely detection in delicate LVAD populations, especially if patients are living in a high-density COVID-19-infected area, and the potential intention for LVAD treatment is bridge to transplantation.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
