What does this research mean for the field?

Professional athletes with premature ventricular contractions and possible subacute myocarditis can be managed for return-to-play through an individualized approach incorporating a period of rest and guideline-directed medical therapy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This case examines the complexities in return-to-play decisions for athletes experiencing arrhythmias.

July 18, 2026JACC Case ReportsOpen Access

Rest and GDMT enable return-to-play for a professional athlete with PVCs and suspected myocarditis.

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Case Report. Population: Premature ventricular contractions and possible subacute myocarditis (n=1). Intervention: Rest and guideline-directed medical therapy.

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Population

1 33-year-old male professional football player presenting for return-to-play evaluation of premature…

Design

Case_report

Key result

A 33-year-old professional football player with PVCs and possible subacute myocarditis was managed with 2 to 3 months of rest and guideline-directed medical therapy to facilitate return-to-play.

Authors

CPCharlotte Pirquet DUDaniel Underberg BOBrian Osler

Discussion

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Overview

Supports conservative rest and GDMT for return-to-play in athletes with myocarditis; extends real-world application of guidelines.

Key Points

This case examines the complexities in return-to-play decisions for athletes experiencing arrhythmias.
Evaluated a 33-year-old professional football player for premature ventricular contractions and chest pain.
Used electrocardiogram and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.
Conducted risk stratification based on clinical findings and treatment options.
Identified fragmented R waves and PVCs on ECG, with late gadolinium enhancement suggesting possible myocarditis.
The player rested for 2 to 3 months and received guideline-directed medical therapy.
Risk assessment indicated increased risks due to late gadolinium enhancement yet supported a favorable risk profile based on other findings.

Study Design

Type

Case Report (n=1)

Structured PICO

Population

A 33-year-old professional football player presenting with premature ventricular contractions and atypical chest pain, diagnosed with possible subacute myocarditis.

Intervention

Rest for 2 to 3 months and guideline-directed medical therapy

Outcome

Return-to-play (RTP) decision and risk stratification

This case highlights the complexity of return-to-play decisions in professional athletes with arrhythmias of uncertain etiology, emphasizing the need for individualized risk stratification integrating clinical data and imaging.

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Pirquet et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Premature ventricular contractions and possible subacute myocarditis (n=1). Rest and guideline-directed medical therapy was evaluated. A 33-year-old professional football player with PVCs and possible subacute myocarditis was managed with 2 to 3 months of rest and guideline-directed medical therapy to facilitate return-to-play.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5b38f68167787360d24df2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.108864

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July 18, 2026JACC Case ReportsOpen Access

Rest and GDMT enable return-to-play for a professional athlete with PVCs and suspected myocarditis.

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Population

1 33-year-old male professional football player presenting for return-to-play evaluation of premature…

Design

Case_report

Key result

A 33-year-old professional football player with PVCs and possible subacute myocarditis was managed with 2 to 3 months of rest and guideline-directed medical therapy to facilitate return-to-play.

Authors

CPCharlotte Pirquet DUDaniel Underberg BOBrian Osler

Discussion

Member takes

Overview

Supports conservative rest and GDMT for return-to-play in athletes with myocarditis; extends real-world application of guidelines.

Key Points

This case examines the complexities in return-to-play decisions for athletes experiencing arrhythmias.
Evaluated a 33-year-old professional football player for premature ventricular contractions and chest pain.
Used electrocardiogram and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.
Conducted risk stratification based on clinical findings and treatment options.
Identified fragmented R waves and PVCs on ECG, with late gadolinium enhancement suggesting possible myocarditis.
The player rested for 2 to 3 months and received guideline-directed medical therapy.
Risk assessment indicated increased risks due to late gadolinium enhancement yet supported a favorable risk profile based on other findings.

Study Design

Type

Case Report (n=1)

Structured PICO

Population

A 33-year-old professional football player presenting with premature ventricular contractions and atypical chest pain, diagnosed with possible subacute myocarditis.

Intervention

Rest for 2 to 3 months and guideline-directed medical therapy

Outcome

Return-to-play (RTP) decision and risk stratification

Cite This Study

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5b38f68167787360d24df2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.108864

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