Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy-Southwestern New Mexico-Ultramarathon Runner-Medical Investigator

Ultramarathon runner Micah True died from heart disease: autopsy

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Ultramarathon runner Micah True died from heart disease while on a run last March in the rugged wilderness of southwestern New Mexico, an autopsy report revealed Tuesday. True, 58, was found to have idiopathic cardiomyopathy, heart disease with an unknown cause, the state's Office of the Medical Investigator found. The coroner found numerous abrasions on True's extremities but no sign of internal injuries, though the left side of his heart was found to be enlarged. Chemical tests revealed the presence of caffeine and mild dehydration. ... read more..

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