The association between coronary artery calcification and vectorcardiography in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: the Maastricht Intensive Care COVID cohort

Abstract Background Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is associated with poor outcome in critically ill patients. A deterioration in cardiac conduction and loss of myocardial tissue could be an underlying cause. Vectorcardiography (VCG) and cardiac biomarkers provide insight into these underlying...

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Published in:	Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
Main Authors:	Eda Aydeniz, Frank van Rosmalen, Jip de Kok, Bibi Martens, Alma M. A. Mingels, Mustafa Emin Canakci, Casper Mihl, Kevin Vernooy, Frits W. Prinzen, Joachim E. Wildberger, Iwan C. C. van der Horst, Bas C. T. van Bussel, Rob G. H. Driessen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2024-03-01
Subjects:	Vectorcardiography Vascular calcification Intensive care unit COVID-19
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-024-00611-0