ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEART IN FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION
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Keywords: Forensic pathology, cardiac examination, heart autopsy, myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, atherosclerosis, hypertrophyAbstract
Abstract
The heart is a vital organ frequently examined in forensic medicine to determine
the cause and manner of death. Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes
of sudden natural death, making thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathology,
and physiology essential in autopsies. This paper outlines the key aspects of the heart
that forensic specialists must assess during medico-legal examinations, including
cardiac anatomy, signs of myocardial infarction, hypertrophy, atherosclerosis, and
other pathological findings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of correlating gross,
histological, and toxicological findings for an accurate determination of death.
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