COVID-CLIMATE: COVID-19: The role of CLinical and IMAging TEsts

In the early days of the pandemic, patients were treated with oxygen or ventilation. Medications were also tried with varying results. Some medications have proven to be effective, but it is still unclear to whom these medications are best given. During this period, many CT scans were made to make the diagnosis, because there were few PCR tests. However, these scans also provide information about the severity of the disease and possibly its progression. This project investigates whether the scans can be used to predict better who will need the medicines. Goal Determine whether CT scans can be used to predict which COVID-19 patients will need medication. Research design Some patients continue to have complaints after recovery. The researchers try to predict for each person how this will proceed. To do this, they use CT scans and other information about the health of former patients. In some patients they will make a new type of scan a few months after recovery. This allows them to see whether the permanent abnormalities are caused by inflammation or early scarring.