Why the study?
Myocarditis causes sudden cardiac death in competitive athletes, and concerns have emerged regarding myocardial inflammation following recovery from COVID-19 even in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients.
Does cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging detect myocardial inflammation in competitive athletes recovered from COVID-19?
Does cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging detect myocardial inflammation in competitive athletes recovered from COVID-19?
CMR screening detects more myocarditis than symptoms alone in post-COVID athletes; leaves open its role in routine return-to-play protocols.
Myocarditis is a significant cause of sudden cardiac death in competitive athletes and can occur with normal ventricular function. Recent studies have raised concerns of myocardial inflammation after recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients. Our objective was to investigate the use of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging in competitive athletes recovered from COVID-19 to detect myocardial inflammation that would identify high-risk athletes for return to competitive play.
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