Assessment of Long-term Cardiovascular Health and Exercise Capacity in Athletes Post-COVID-19: Findings from the COSMO Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessment of Long-term Cardiovascular Health and Exercise Capacity in Athletes Post-COVID-19: Findings from the COSMO Study

  • By

  • Jana Schellenberg

  • Lynn Matits

  • Johannes Kersten

  • Daniel A. Bizjak

  • Florian Horn

  • Johannes Hell

  • Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz

  • Eric Schwarz

  • Johannes Kirsten

  • April 29, 2026

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    The COSMO study evaluated long-term cardiovascular health in athletes 12 months post mild COVID-19 infection.

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    Cardiac structure and function remained stable, with no evidence of adverse remodeling in athletes after recovery.

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    Cardiopulmonary performance was preserved, showing no significant changes in exercise capacity or efficiency at follow-up.

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    Minor changes in diastolic indices and body composition were observed, but were deemed physiological.

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    Baseline aerobic fitness was the strongest predictor of follow-up exercise performance in athletes post-COVID-19.

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Assessment of Long-term Cardiovascular Health and Exercise Capacity in Athletes Post-COVID-19: Findings from the COSMO Study

  • by Jana Schellenberg, Lynn Matits, Johannes Kersten, Daniel A. Bizjak, Florian Horn, Johannes Hell, Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz, Eric Schwarz, Johannes Kirsten

  • April 29, 2026

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