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Subtotal Occlusion of Left Anterior Coronary Artery in a Professional Athlete

Authors :
George Ziogas
George Dangas
Georgios Stamatopoulos
George P. Chrousos
Christina Tsitsimpikou
Konstantinos Tsarouhas
Panagiotis Stamatopoulos
Source :
Cardiology. 140(2)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Screening for cardiovascular disease in athletes is crucial to avoid life-threatening complications. Here, we present the case of a fairly asymptomatic young professional soccer player with several cardiovascular risk factors, who proved to have significant coronary artery disease on coronary computed tomography which was ordered based on clinical suspicion and his family history. Informed consent for publication was obtained from the patient.

Details

ISSN :
14219751
Volume :
140
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Cardiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....4da1046a1f5a916a844abb720706a79e