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What is Myocarditis?

December 10, 2008 | Bradley George

A heart condition caused a 15 year old Parkland High School basketball player to collapse during a game. Forsyth County medical examiner Dr. Patrick Lantz says an autopsy shows Khalid Prince had myocarditis--inflammation of the heart. WFDD's Bradley George spoke with Dr. John Patterson. He's director of cardiovascular research at Forsyth Medical Center and says this condition is rarely fatal.
   
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