Severe atherosclerosis in the natural mummy of Girolamo Macchi (1648-1734), 'major writer' of Santa Maria della Scala Hospital in Siena (Italy)

摘要

Background and aims: A small crypt in the Santissima Annunziata Church of Santa Maria della Scala Hospital in Siena (Italy) contained three well-preserved mummies, two of which, dated back to the 15th-16th century, were identified as Salimbene Capacci (1433-1497), Rector of the Hospital, and his wife, Margherita Sozzini (?-1511). The third mummy, dressed in clothes of the 17th century, was not initially identified.