ABSTRACT

Advance Praise for Forensic Cardiovascular Medicine"Using his vast experience in the medical-legal theater, Dr. RuDusky addresses a very complicated field in a simple and concise manner. Stressing the importance of honesty, integrity, and accuracy of data, he provides an insightful and interesting approach to the problems facing today's medical com

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction and Philosophy

chapter |2 pages

Section II: Cardiac Trauma

chapter 3|12 pages

Myocardial Contusion and Blunt

chapter 4|4 pages

Consequences of Blunt Cardiac Trauma

chapter |2 pages

Section III: Vascular Abnormalities

chapter 5|6 pages

Coronary Arterial Afflictions

chapter 6|2 pages

Vascular Injury

chapter 7|10 pages

Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection

chapter 8|6 pages

Nontraumatic Vasculopathies

chapter 9|14 pages

Coagulopathic Disorders

chapter 10|2 pages

Mesenteric Ischemia

chapter 11|6 pages

Pericardial Problems

chapter 12|4 pages

Valvular Heart Disease

chapter 13|2 pages

Cardiac Tumors

chapter 14|6 pages

Cardiomyopathic Disorders

chapter 15|14 pages

Cardiotoxicity

chapter 16|2 pages

The Electrocardiogram

chapter 17|8 pages

Stress

chapter |2 pages

Section VII: Illustrative Case Reports