ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEART IN FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Аннотация

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.