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Anomalous Right Coronary Artery Origin in a High School Athlete

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Coronary anomalies are the cause of 12% of sudden deaths among athletes. Similarly anomalous coronary origin from the opposite sinus is often found at autopsy. The use of echocardiography to screen for these types of defects may provide a potentially life-saving diagnosis. The authors present a case that highlights the utility of echocardiography as part of a comprehensive screening program for athletes.

Source: Echocardiography

DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2009.01098.x

Authors: Beverly Smulevitz, Francisco J. Cordova, Hyunggun Kim, Richard Witte, David D. McPherson

Institutions: Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Coronary Artery Anomalies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute