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Sudden death due to coronary artery anomalies: a case report and clinical review.

Abstract

Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries are relatively uncommon conditions with an incidence of approximately 2% in the adult population. Although less common than acquired coronary artery disease, these anomalies may be associated with myocardial ischemia and its consequences; angina, arrhythmia, infarction, and sudden death. A 21-year-old female patient with no significant prior medical history was found dead at home. Postmortem …

Authors

Rao C; Rao V; Heggtveit H; King D

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 246–252

Publisher

ASTM International

Publication Date

January 1, 1994

DOI

10.1520/jfs13592j

ISSN

0022-1198