Quantitative Analysis Using CALIPER Software of the Vascular Component on Chest CT Scans in COVID-19 Pneumonia

Background

Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)-associated pneumonia is characterized by a broad spectrum of severity. Endothelial injury is a prominent component of the disease, but the relative contribution of vessels of different sizes to this condition has not been extensively investigated. Quantitative computed tomography (CT) represents a potential tool to evaluate pulmonary vascular involvement.

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