Return to Play after SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Competitive Athletes of Distinct Sport Disciplines in Italy: A FMSI (Italian Federation of Sports Medicine) Study.

Maurizio CasascoFerdinando IellamoMarco ScorcuAttilio ParisiIrena TavcarErica BruginBarbara MartiniChiara Fossati Fabio Pigozzi

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease (2022)

According to our results, cardiac complications from SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic competitive athletes are rare, and an RTP assessment based on symptoms and ECG-monitored exercise test would ensure a safe RTP in these athletes.

Keyphrases

high school
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
high intensity
left ventricular
physical activity
risk factors
heart rate variability
heart failure
resistance training
body composition
clinical evaluation