Congenital anomalous origin of a single coronary artery and high-level sporting competition

Clin J Sport Med. 2012 Jul;22(4):371-3. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e3182546c6d.

Abstract

Using a single clinical case of a professional soccer player presenting an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery, cardiac screening and surgical treatment are described taking into account the recommendations of cardiac and sports societies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sports*
  • Young Adult