Non-COVID-19 cardiovascular pathology from return-to-play screening in college athletes after COVID-19

Conclusion
Major non-COVID-19 cardiovascular pathology was identified in 1/500 college athletes undergoing return-to-play screening. In athletes without ECG abnormalities, TTE’s added value was limited to pathological aortic root dilatation in 1/1000 athletes and minor abnormalities warranting surveillance in 1/160 athletes. Two-thirds of findings were incidental or of uncertain significance.

Source: Heart - November 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Klein, C. F., Petek, B. J., Moulson, N., Baggish, A. L., Churchill, T. W., Harmon, K. G., Kliethermes, S. A., Patel, M. R., Drezner, J. A. Tags: COVID-19 Special populations Source Type: research