The main management strategy of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is prevention since HFpEF is associated with many cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, especially since HFpEF is linked to a high risk for both mortality and recurrent heart failure (HF) hospitalizations. Therefore, there is a need for new tools to identify patients with a high risk profile early. Regional strain assessment by CMR seems to be superior in describing deformation impairment in HF. The MyoHealth score is a promising tool to identify cardiac changes early.
Myocardial Inflammation and Fibrosis Are Associated With Reduced Strain in Collegiate Athletes Recovering From SARS-CoV-2
Several studies show a low (1-3%) but real risk of myocarditis in competitive athletes after SARS-CoV-2 infection.