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World J Radiol. Sep 28, 2021; 13(9): 283-293
Published online Sep 28, 2021. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i9.283
Role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 related myocarditis: Clinical and imaging considerations
Lavannya Atri, Michael Morgan, Sean Harrell, Wael AlJaroudi, Adam E Berman
Lavannya Atri, Michael Morgan, Sean Harrell, Wael AlJaroudi, Adam E Berman, Division of Cardiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, United States
Adam E Berman, Division of Health Policy, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, United States
Adam E Berman, Division of Health Economics and Modeling, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, United States
Author contributions: Atri L and Morgan M wrote the paper; Harrell S, AlJaroudi W, Berman AE made critical revisions and added content to the manuscript; Berman AE conceived the topic and provided oversight of the writing, editing and submission process.
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Corresponding author: Lavannya Atri, MS, Division of Cardiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, United States. latri@augusta.edu
Received: February 28, 2021
Peer-review started: February 28, 2021
First decision: May 6, 2021
Revised: May 27, 2021
Accepted: August 30, 2021
Article in press: August 30, 2021
Published online: September 28, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) is a powerful imaging modality used in defining cardiac tissue characterization. As the prevalence and incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to rise, the utility of CMRI in defining COVID-19 related myocardial damage is growing. This review discusses the impact of CMRI in diagnosing myocardial involvement in acutely ill and recovered COVID-19 patients as well as its implications for patient management.