Florida’s
Keyontae Johnson was just released from the hospital following his collapse on the court, but his health issues may linger as he’s been diagnosed with a heart condition.
A source close to Johnson told
USA Today on Wednesday that the SEC preseason player of the year was diagnosed with acute myocarditis. It is a heart inflammation that is associated with viral infections and linked to COVID-19. Johnson was diagnosed with COVID-19 over the summer.
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The discovery of Johnson’s condition was made on Monday after the Florida forward was transferred to UF Health in Gainesville and a MRI was conducted on his heart, according to
Report: Keyontae Johnson diagnosed with season-ending acute myocarditis
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Keyontae Johnson has been diagnosed with acute myocarditis a condition that has been widely feared as a potential consequence of COVID-19 infection and will sit out the rest of the 2020-21 college basketball season, reports Zach Abolverdi of
Per Abolverdi, Johnson was diagnosed with the condition in Gainesville early last week:
Following the collapse that left Johnson unresponsive, he was transferred last Monday from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, where an MRI on his heart led to a diagnosis of acute myocarditis, according to a source with first-hand knowledge.
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“We continue to be amazed at the pace of his recovery and look forward to spending Christmas together as a family. Along with so many well wishes and prayers, we’ve understandably gotten questions about the cause and extent of Keyontae’s illness. As much as everyone involved wants firm answers, the process to draw definitive conclusions continues, and we ask for patience as the medical professionals continue their work.” Johnson also posted a video of himself while outside of the hospital to his Instagram story.
Johnson’s family said it will continue to issue updates on his condition. Johnson collapsed during a timeout in the first half of the Gators’ game against Florida State on Dec. 12 in Tallahassee. Johnson had been listed in critical but stable condition initially. He was transported to a local hospital, and then flown by helicopter to UF Health in Gainesville, where he remained until Tuesday afternoon.
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