Enlarged heart played part in death
Arkansas tight end Garrett Uekman, who collapsed in his dorm room and died later at Washington Medical Center in Fayetteville, is congratulated by fans at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock after an early season victory. An enlarged heart contributed to Uekman’s death.
By Matthew Harris
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Arkansas tight end Garrett Uekman died as a result of an enlarged heart and a progressive condition that causes an irregular heartbeat and restricts the organ’s ability to pump blood, Washington County Coroner Roger Morris said Tuesday.
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He could have gotten it from a virus, or it could be genetic. But I’d think if it were genetic it would have shown up on an EKG.