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SheltieLover

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Thu Mar 4, 2021, 02:02 PM Mar 2021

US major sports organizations team up for COVID-19 cardiology study

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/study-heart-issues-rare-for-pro-athletes-who-had-covid-19/507-72032907-db72-4f2b-b809-e3a2574a8cba

The study included nearly 800 professional athletes who had infections before October and underwent guideline-recommended heart tests.

WASHINGTON — Heart inflammation is uncommon in pro athletes who’ve had mostly mild COVID-19 and most don’t need to be sidelined, a study conducted by major professional sports leagues suggests.

The results are not definitive, outside experts say, and more independent research is needed. But the study published Thursday in JAMA Cardiology is the largest to examine the potential problem. The coronavirus can cause inflammation in many organs, including the heart.

Bit of good news for many athletes & sports fans!

More at link.
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