In-home vascular testing program during the COVID-19 pandemic

Semin Vasc Surg. 2021 Jun;34(2):13-19. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2021.05.002. Epub 2021 May 21.

Abstract

This is a retrospective review of a pilot program to provide in home vascular testing to patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Results: Eighty-four patients underwent a total of 105 vascular imaging tests as part of the program. Two patients required hospitalization secondary to imaging findings. A description of the program, the results of the testing and patient experience with in-home vascular testing is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology
  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 / transmission
  • Communicable Disease Control*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Home Care Services*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects
  • Point-of-Care Testing*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*