ABSTRACT

Addressing the pathology of the heart and cardiovascular system from a forensic perspective, Pathology of the Heart and Sudden Death in Forensic Investigations guides the pathologist toward the effective resolution of cases. It critically reviews pertinent facts by revisiting pathologic findings and comparing them to etiopathogenic hypotheses, prop

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|24 pages

Functional Anatomy of the Heart

chapter 3|4 pages

Heart Examination

chapter 4|46 pages

Basic Pathophysiological Changes

chapter 5|70 pages

Specific Heart Diseases and Sudden Death

chapter 6|24 pages

Endocardial Lesions and Sudden Death

chapter 9|16 pages

Sudden Cardiac Death and Channelopathies

chapter 12|24 pages

Cardiovascular Traumatic Injuries

chapter 13|14 pages

Cardiac Surgery and Forensic Medicine

chapter 14|20 pages

Drugs of Abuse and Pathology of the Heart