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Concerns about the high frequency of myocarditis in athletes infected with SARS-CoV-2, and the possibility of life-threatening arrhythmias, led to various protocols and the development of prospective registries. In the current study, the Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes Study Group prospectively followed 3675 athletes from 45 colleges and universities to assess their risk for adverse cardiovascular events after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Cardiovascular testing including electrocardiogram, troponin, echocardiogram, or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was performed in 97% of athletes. Definite or probable myocarditis was found in 21 athletes (0.6%), who were temporarily restricted from sport and later cleared to resume.
During …