Sudden death of a young man during a sponsored jogging event

N Z Med J. 1980 Jun 25;91(662):454-6.

Abstract

A case of sudden unexpected death in an apparently fit and healthy young man is reported. Autopsy showed severe atherosclerotic heart disease. There was a family history of a disorder of lipid metabolism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Coronary Disease / complications
  • Coronary Disease / pathology
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Death, Sudden / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / complications
  • Jogging*
  • Male
  • Running*

Substances

  • Cholesterol