Louisville center Clarence Holloway has ended his basketball career after being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. Holloway sat out all of his freshman year because of open-heart surgery to fix the wall of his aorta and the aortic valve. The 7-foot-1 center has a syndrome that is caused by lengthened body parts and cardiovascular defects. People with Marfan syndrome usually have disproportionately features and aorta trouble and therefore are told not to excessively exercise.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Louisville Center Clarence Holloway Ends Career Due To Disorder
Louisville center Clarence Holloway has ended his basketball career after being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. Holloway sat out all of his freshman year because of open-heart surgery to fix the wall of his aorta and the aortic valve. The 7-foot-1 center has a syndrome that is caused by lengthened body parts and cardiovascular defects. People with Marfan syndrome usually have disproportionately features and aorta trouble and therefore are told not to excessively exercise.
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