Start Date
24-4-2025 12:00 AM
Description
This case report evaluates a 15-year-old male diagnosed with Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Cusp. This rare condition often goes unnoticed until a tragic event occurs. In March 2022, a teenage athlete was completing practice when he suddenly collapsed. Fortunately, a police officer was already in the parking lot when teammates and coaches flagged them down. Emergency medical services arrived, and the athlete was transported to a nearby hospital. Despite extensive medical interventions and spending 35 days in a coma, he unfortunately succumbed to the condition. This case report aims to raise awareness of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Cusp and highlights the need for early identification and intervention. The goal of this case report is to raise awareness in the risk of sudden death in young athletes by incorporating a more in-depth preparticipation exam from a cardiovascular standpoint.
Recommended Citation
Hooper, Brittany and Nolan, Michael J., "A Rare Case of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Cusp in a Young Athlete" (2025). 2025 Student Academic Showcase. 31.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2025/Posters/Posters/31
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A Rare Case of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Cusp in a Young Athlete
This case report evaluates a 15-year-old male diagnosed with Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Cusp. This rare condition often goes unnoticed until a tragic event occurs. In March 2022, a teenage athlete was completing practice when he suddenly collapsed. Fortunately, a police officer was already in the parking lot when teammates and coaches flagged them down. Emergency medical services arrived, and the athlete was transported to a nearby hospital. Despite extensive medical interventions and spending 35 days in a coma, he unfortunately succumbed to the condition. This case report aims to raise awareness of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Cusp and highlights the need for early identification and intervention. The goal of this case report is to raise awareness in the risk of sudden death in young athletes by incorporating a more in-depth preparticipation exam from a cardiovascular standpoint.