Is extensive cardiopulmonary screening useful in athletes with previous asymptomatic or mild SARS-CoV-2 infection?

CONCLUSION: In this small cohort of athletes with previous asymptomatic/mild SARS-CoV-2 infection, a comprehensive screening protocol including blood tests, spirometry, resting ECG, stress-test ECG with oxygen saturation monitoring and echocardiogram did not identify relevant anomalies. While larger studies are needed, extensive cardiorespiratory and haematological screening in athletes with asymptomatic/mild SARS-CoV-2 infection appears unnecessary.
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Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - October 5, 2020 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Gervasi SF, Pengue L, Damato L, Monti R, Pradella S, Pirronti T, Bartoloni A, Epifani F, Saggese A, Cuccaro F, Bianco M, Zeppilli P, Palmieri V Tags: Br J Sports Med Source Type: research