SUDDEN DEATH CAUSED BY THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM RUPTURE

Authors

  • Vinoth G Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte Deemed to be University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Ajmal BL Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte Deemed to be University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Mahabalesh Shetty Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte Deemed to be University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.23

Keywords:

Sudden death, Cardiac tamponade, Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Abstract

Sudden death can result from various causes. Thoracic aortic aneurysm rupture is rare and often silent until fatal. This case report highlights the importance of autopsy in identifying sudden cardiac deaths due to vascular causes.

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Published

2025-04-30

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (Jan-Mar)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

SUDDEN DEATH CAUSED BY THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM RUPTURE. (2025). Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 42(1), 150-154. https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.23