Journal Published Online: 01 July 1990
Volume 35, Issue 4

Pete Maravich's Incredible Heart

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Postmortem examination of a former professional basketball player revealed an abnormal heart, most notably a single coronary artery. The literature on single coronary arteries is briefly reviewed, and the possible mechanism which caused the patient's condition is considered. This case is particularly unusual because of the patient's profession, which is so physically demanding.

Author Information

Choi, JH
Department of Chief Medical Examiner/Coroner, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Kornblum, RN
Department of Chief Medical Examiner/Coroner, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS12915J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12915J