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Sudden cardiac deaths: Role of nonischemic myocardial disorders—Part II
oleh: Pradeep Vaideeswar, Shashank Tyagi, Saranya Singaravel, Supreet P Marathe
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Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Sudden death, a catastrophic event, falls within the purview of the forensic experts. It is often caused by cardiovascular diseases, which may be evident or occult. A vast majority of sudden cardiac deaths (to the extent of 90%) are due to ischemia of the working or conducting myocardial tissues consequent to coronary artery diseases. A heterogeneous group of nonischemic myocardial disorders, most producing structural abnormalities are responsible for the remainder; they predominantly represent various cardiomyopathies. This review, in two parts, covers sudden cardiac death in medicolegal autopsies with an approach to some common and uncommon nonischemic myocardial diseases that have a genetic and/or nongenetic basis.