Cardiac Magnetic resonance imaging in Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19): A Systematic Review of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in 199 Patients

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging has proved to be an essential diagnostic tool for detecting myocardial injury associated with coronavirus disease 2019. Myocarditis is the most common imaging diagnosis, with the common imaging findings being mapping abnormalities and myocardial edema on T2. cardiovascular involvement is associated with poor prognosis, its detection warrants prompt attention and appropriate treatment.

Virtual reality simulation training in endoscopy: a Cochrane review and meta-analysis

Virtual reality (VR) simulation training can supplement and/or replace conventional patient-based endoscopy training for health professional trainees with limited or no prior endoscopic experience. VR training provided no advantage over no training or conventional training based on the primary outcome of composite score of competency.

Post-gastrointestinal endoscopy complications in patients with obstructive sleep apnea or at high risk for sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Complications from gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in this patient population has been reported in several studies. There was no significant association between diagnosis of OSA and post-GI endoscopic complications including hypoxemia, respiratory distress, variations in blood pressure or heart rate, bradypnea, or need for significant interventions.

Does lower gastrointestinal endoscopy during pregnancy pose a risk for mother and child? - a systematic review

Lower gastrointestinal endoscopies (LGEs) across all three trimesters of pregnancy are of low risk for mother and child. Adverse pregnancy events like spontaneous abortion, preterm birth and fetal demise were assessed for a temporal and etiological relation with the LGE.

Effects of simulation-based training in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Simulation-based training (SBT) in gastrointestinal endoscopy has been increasingly adopted by gastroenterology fellowship programs. The effectiveness of SBT in enhancing trainee skills remains unclear.

Indicators of safety compromise in gastrointestinal endoscopy

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Safety and Quality Indicators in Endoscopy Consensus Group was formed to address issues of quality in endoscopy. A total of 19 indicators of safety compromise were retained and grouped into the three following categories.

Dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for gastrointestinal endoscopy: a meta-analysis

Dexmedetomidine significantly increased Ramsay's sedation score compared with midazolam. No significant differences were detected between the groups for hypoxia, hypotension, and bradycardia.

Capsule Endoscopy in the Assessment of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Economic Analysis

Capsule endoscopy is a tool used to visualize the small bowel to identify the location of bleeds in obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) It is currently funded in Ontario in cases where there has been a failure to identify a source of bleeding via conventional diagnostic procedures.

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