Chopin’s Heart, Pickled in a Jar, Offers Clues to his Death The heart of the Polish composer, preserved for nearly 170 years, was examined by scientists who say he most likely died of tuberculosis. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Bending the Rules of GeometrySupervolcano eruptions across the globe could plunge UK into extreme weather CHAOSHow Hurricane Harvey Became So DestructiveA New Skin Lightening Procedure Is Short on EvidenceUtah Paleontologists Turn to Crowdfunding for Raptor ProjectDrug Aimed at Inflammation May Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer