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How long do you recommend waiting before competitive sports athletes resume sports activities following inpatient management for an NSTEMI?
Provided this was a type II NSTEMI, and not true plaque rupture.
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Great question. Assuming complete revascularization, and they are low risk, no symptoms, normal LVEF, no residual CAD stenosis over 70% and then I usually exercise them after 3 months to confirm no ischemia. I do a full 3 months of rehab, get LDL to under 60 and manage other CAD risk factors.
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Answer from: at Academic Institution
Dear Dr. @Mankbadi - thank you for your question. We address this issue in the new ACC/AHA Scientific Statement by Kim et al., PMID 39976316.Clinical Considerations for Competitive Sports Participation for Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: A Scientific Statement From the American Hear...