The Premier League has drafted in a group of cardiologists to provide a report on the potential effect on players of coronavirus, amid concerns over the harm a potential return to football may cause.
Sportsmail understands that the government have also asked to be informed of the findings which are part of the competition's wide-ranging study into the safety of restarting the suspended season.
Fears that an early return could trigger health issues have been raised and the top flight wants to leave no stone unturned when exploring the possibility of a return to action.
Indeed, an article written in respected medical journal The Lancet earlier this month suggested that professional footballers and other elite athletes could be at an increased risk from Covid-19 should they return to work during the pandemic.
It highlighted a 'heightened susceptibility to viral respiratory tract infection', added that rigorous exercise could make people more susceptible to infection from a disease that has been linked with heart problems.
The group includes respected Professor John Somauroo, who is cardiologist to Liverpool, the Football Association and British Cycling. It is expected to initially to report its findings to the Premier League board. They will then be shared with the clubs.
Officials have always maintained the football will only return when it is safe to do so. And the cardiologist will work with the top flight in an attempt to ensure they are aware of any potential issues.
As Sportsmail reported on Wednesday, Premier League doctors are already in talks aimed at creating a set of stringent protocols for clubs to follow once players can return to training.
All 20 club medics are in discussions aimed at bringing in guidelines for a potential restart, with findings presented at the next shareholders meeting on Friday.
Regular tests are part of those talks and it is likely that, with regards to cardiology, blood tests and electrocardiograms (ECGs) would be part of the routine - although no final decisions have yet been made.