After researchers mapped the hearts of 26 Ohio State University athletes using a process known as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), researchers found that not only 15% of students have the rare heart condition, but that 30% have cellular damage.
“Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to identify a high-risk group for adverse outcomes and may, more importantly, risk-stratify athletes for safe participation,” authors of the study wrote. “Recent studies have raised concerns about myocardial inflammation after recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even in asymptomatic or slightly symptomatic patients.”
According to researchers, “myocarditis is a major cause of sudden cardiac death in competitive athletes.”
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