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Myocarditis in Athletes Recovering from COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Modica, Gloria; Bianco, Massimiliano; Sollazzo, Fabrizio; Di Murro, Emanuela; Monti, Riccardo; Cammarano, Michela; Morra, Lorenzo; Nifosì, Francesco Maria; Gervasi, Salvatore Francesco; Manes Gravina, Ester; Zeppilli, Paolo; Palmieri, Vincenzo.
  • Modica G; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Bianco M; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Sollazzo F; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Di Murro E; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Monti R; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Cammarano M; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Morra L; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Nifosì FM; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Gervasi SF; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Manes Gravina E; Department of Geriatrics, Neurosciences, Orthopaedics and Head and Neck, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore-Fondazione Policlinico 'Agostino Gemelli' IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Zeppilli P; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Palmieri V; Sports Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(7)2022 04 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1776220
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

To assess the event rates of myocarditis detected by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in athletes who recovered from COVID-19.

METHODS:

A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies reporting abnormal CMR findings in athletes who recovered from COVID-19. Secondary analyses were performed considering increased serum high sensitivity troponin (hs-Tn) levels and electrocardiographic (ECG) and echocardiographic (ECHO) abnormalities.

RESULTS:

In total, 7988 athletes from 15 studies were included in the analysis. The pooled event rate of myocarditis was 1% (CI 1-2%), reaching 4% in the sub-group analysis. In addition, heterogeneity was observed (I2 43.8%). The pooled event rates of elevated serum hs-Tn levels, abnormal ECG and ECHO findings were 2% (CI 1-5%), 3% (CI 1-10%) and 2% (CI 1-6%), respectively. ECG, ECHO and serum hs-Tn level abnormalities did not show any correlation with myocarditis.

CONCLUSIONS:

The prevalence of COVID-19-related myocarditis in the athletic population ranges from 1 to 4%. Even if the event rate is quite low, current screening protocols are helpful tools for a safe return to play to properly address CMR studies. TRIAL REGISTRATION the study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database (registration number CRD42022300819).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Myocarditis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19074279

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Myocarditis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19074279