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February 18, 2004
Marco Pantani, Swollen Heart and Brain
Posted by Nick
Cycling legend Marco Pantani's autopsy reveals:
...the cyclist suffered a heart attack following severe swelling of the heart and brain. The pathologist's report, which refused to draw any firm conclusions, also said the Italian had lung damage.
"Two elements have emerged, bleeding in the brain and lungs. At this point we can exclude violence," Dr Giuseppe Fortuni said on Monday.
"The investigations will take weeks. We can't rule out any cause of death."
This is sad and has the potential to turn the cycling world upside down.
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Nick Schulz is the Editor of Tech Central Station and has worked in media circles and the ideas industry as a writer, editor, television producer and policy analyst. His writings have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Slate, The National Post of Canada, The Baltimore Sun, Investor's Business Daily, The Washington Times, National Review, Reason, Policy Review, and several other publications. He is also, it should be said, a rabid sports fan whose fandom is inversely proportional to his overall athletic ability.
1. Daniel on February 19, 2004 02:46 AM writes...
Velonews.com reports that "Pantani was reportedly hooked on cocaine, which, when mixed with the anti-depressants, could have caused the swelling of the brain and lungs, which triggered a heart attack that was revealed in Monday's autopsy." http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/5582.0.html
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