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- NIH Directors blog: summary of a heart study on college age student athletes
https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2020/10/01/covid-19-can-damage-hearts-of-some-college-athletes/
Myocarditis (heart damage and inflammation) was found in a study group of 25 male & female college athletes. This population tested positive for Covid-19, but were asymptomatic. 4 males in the group were found to have myocarditis as a result of Covid-19 infections. Subsequent imaging verified the extent of the disease process.
Myocarditis is a known outcome of Covid-19, some cases resolve with no problems. Other cases follow steps in the disease process that may lead to very serious problems, including death especially during extended exercise. The article gives more detail.
The article is not very technical, and should be accessible for everyone.
As a side note - the NIH Director has other interesting blog entries.
Myocarditis (heart damage and inflammation) was found in a study group of 25 male & female college athletes. This population tested positive for Covid-19, but were asymptomatic. 4 males in the group were found to have myocarditis as a result of Covid-19 infections. Subsequent imaging verified the extent of the disease process.
Myocarditis is a known outcome of Covid-19, some cases resolve with no problems. Other cases follow steps in the disease process that may lead to very serious problems, including death especially during extended exercise. The article gives more detail.
The article is not very technical, and should be accessible for everyone.
As a side note - the NIH Director has other interesting blog entries.