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Return to sports after COVID-19: a position paper from the Dutch Sports Cardiology Section of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology

  • G C Verwoert (Corresponding author)
  • , S.T. de Vries
  • , N Bijsterveld
  • , A.R. Willems
  • , R Vd Borgh
  • , J K Jongman
  • , H M C Kemps
  • , J A Snoek
  • , R Rienks
  • , H T Jorstad

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Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to preventive measures worldwide. With the decline of infection rates, less stringent restrictions for sports and exercise are being implemented. COVID-19 is associated with significant cardiovascular complications; however there are limited data on cardiovascular complications and long-term outcomes in both competitive (elite) athletes and highly active individuals. Based on different categories of disease severity (asymptomatic, regional/systemic symptoms, hospitalisation, myocardial damage, and/or myocarditis), in this point-of-view article we offer the (sports) cardiologist or sports physician in the Netherlands a practical guide to pre-participation screening, and diagnostic and management strategies in all athletes >16 years of age after COVID-19 infection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)391-395
Number of pages5
JournalNetherlands Heart Journal
Volume28
Issue number7-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2020

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Exercise
  • Myocarditis
  • Recommendations
  • Sports

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