Because at that overwhelmingly unusual height, among the first worries I'd have is Marfan Syndrome, but there are other risks for potentially fatal heart arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation.

Not trying to be a downer on this young man's future, but he needs to be thoroughly assessed (receive early intervention, if necessary) and monitored if he has not already been.

but unfortunately he died in an auto accident in Austin when he was 17 years old.

echo and other cardiac work-up can diagnose.

'Sorry about your friend... Tragedy compounded.