Acute and post-acute COVID-19 presentations in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ítalo Ribeiro LemesFabiana Infante SmairaWillian J D RibeiroNatalia Koenig FaveroLuciana Diniz Nagem Janot MatosAna Lúcia de Sá PintoEimear Dolan Bruno Gualanonull null

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2022)

This broad characterisation of COVID-19 presentations in athletes indicates that ~94% exhibited mild or no acute symptoms. The available evidence did not confirm a causal relationship between COVID-19 and myocardial involvement. A small proportion of athletes experienced persistent symptoms while recovering from infection, which were mostly mild in nature, but could affect return-to-play decisions and timing.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
liver failure
sars cov
respiratory failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
left ventricular
physical activity
atrial fibrillation
depressive symptoms