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  • Editorial commentary: COVID...
    Oktay, Ahmet Afşin; Suboc, Tisha Marie; Volgman, Annabelle Santos

    Trends in cardiovascular medicine, 11/2022, Volume: 32, Issue: 8
    Journal Article

    COVID-19-associated myocardial injury is often mild and correlates with the viral load and severity of illness 1,3. ...its frequency and reported severity vary depending on the population studied. A recently published expert consensus document from the American College of Cardiology recommends triad testing with an ECG, cTn (preferably high sensitivity), and an echocardiogram when evaluating COVID-19 patients with cardiac symptoms or at least a moderate suspicion for cardiac involvement. ...if the initial triad testing raises suspicion of myocardial involvement with COVID-19, CMR is recommended for further evaluation if the patient is hemodynamically stable and the results are likely to impact the management plan 5. Potential mechanisms of CV manifestations of PASC remain under investigation. Because of the multifactorial nature of this condition, patients with PASC often require care by multidisciplinary teams, including primary care, cardiology, and other medical specialties.