Key result
Post-COVID athletes show low abnormal CMR rates unless symptomatic or initial cardiac screening is abnormal.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of abnormal CMR findings in athletes recovered from COVID-19 infection?
What is the prevalence of abnormal CMR findings in athletes recovered from COVID-19 infection?
Abnormal CMR findings are rare in asymptomatic athletes recovered from COVID-19 but more common in those with symptoms or abnormal initial screening, suggesting a targeted approach to imaging.
Supports targeted CMR use in symptomatic or screen-positive athletes post-COVID; reinforces low prevalence in asymptomatic cases and informs future protocols.
Among athletes who have recently recovered from COVID-19 infection, there is a low prevalence of abnormal CMR findings. However, the prevalence is much higher among athletes with symptoms and/or abnormal initial cardiac screening. Further studies and longer follow up are needed to evaluate the clinical relevance of these findings and to ascertain if they are associated with adverse events.
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Tsampasian et al. (2024) studied this question. Athletes recovered from COVID-19 have a low overall prevalence of abnormal CMR findings, though prevalence is much higher among those with symptoms or abnormal initial cardiac screening.
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