Effect of SARS-Cov2 on Collegiate Athlete's Aerobic Capacity, Pulmonary Function, and Cardiac Rhythm
Presenter(s)
Kin Radtke and Laura Ziegelmeyer (student co-presenter)
Abstract
Background: The physiological effects of SARS-Cov-2 have yet to be fully elucidated, particularly among young, otherwise healthy, and active, individuals. The residual effects of SARS-Cov-2 on college-age athletes presented in current literature are both limited and conflicting. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effects of SARS-COV-2 on aerobic capacity, pulmonary function, and cardiac rhythms among collegiate athletes based on prior exposure to SARS-Cov-2.
Methods: Thirty National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III athletes (men, n=9; women n=21) completed a resting 12-lead EKG, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), and a graded exercise test (GXT) to determine peak rates of oxygen consumption (VO2peak). After their testing session, participants completed a survey to assess symptoms they experienced during their SARS-Cov-2 infection and any disruptions to their physical or mental health.
Results: There was a significant interaction effect between sex and SARS-Cov-2 status for VO2peak (P=0.004). No significant interaction effects for RER (P=0.157), HRmax (P=0.266), and Ve (P=0.579) were observed. There were no significant differences in PFT results between male and female participants or SARS-Cov-2 status as it related to FEV1, FVC, or FEV1/FVC.
Conclusion: A significant effect was found between sex and HRmax as well as sex and Ve in college-age athletes. Pulmonary function testing revealed a past SARS-Cov-2 diagnosis had no significant effect on current lung volumes and capacities in this population. When referring to rhythm abnormalities, only minor EKG changes were found that did not indicate myocarditis.
College
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Department
Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Kin Radtke
Location
Oak Rooms E/F - Kryzsko Commons
Start Date
4-18-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
4-18-2024 12:19 PM
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Effect of SARS-Cov2 on Collegiate Athlete's Aerobic Capacity, Pulmonary Function, and Cardiac Rhythm
Oak Rooms E/F - Kryzsko Commons
Background: The physiological effects of SARS-Cov-2 have yet to be fully elucidated, particularly among young, otherwise healthy, and active, individuals. The residual effects of SARS-Cov-2 on college-age athletes presented in current literature are both limited and conflicting. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effects of SARS-COV-2 on aerobic capacity, pulmonary function, and cardiac rhythms among collegiate athletes based on prior exposure to SARS-Cov-2.
Methods: Thirty National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III athletes (men, n=9; women n=21) completed a resting 12-lead EKG, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), and a graded exercise test (GXT) to determine peak rates of oxygen consumption (VO2peak). After their testing session, participants completed a survey to assess symptoms they experienced during their SARS-Cov-2 infection and any disruptions to their physical or mental health.
Results: There was a significant interaction effect between sex and SARS-Cov-2 status for VO2peak (P=0.004). No significant interaction effects for RER (P=0.157), HRmax (P=0.266), and Ve (P=0.579) were observed. There were no significant differences in PFT results between male and female participants or SARS-Cov-2 status as it related to FEV1, FVC, or FEV1/FVC.
Conclusion: A significant effect was found between sex and HRmax as well as sex and Ve in college-age athletes. Pulmonary function testing revealed a past SARS-Cov-2 diagnosis had no significant effect on current lung volumes and capacities in this population. When referring to rhythm abnormalities, only minor EKG changes were found that did not indicate myocarditis.
