EVALUATION OF CARDIAC CONDUCTION SYSTEM IN SUDDEN DEATH CASES

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ABSTRACT Objective: In this study, revealing the regional characteristics of the cardiac conduction system pathologies in sudden death cases is aimed. Besides, this is the first study of Adana region forensic cases related to the cardiac conduction system pathologies. Methods: Twenty seven cases of sudden unexpected death and 4 cases with known causes of death as a control group have been included in the study. Samples from sinoatrial node and atrioventicular node were taken in total 31 cases. Samples were evaluated with light microscope after staining through histochemical staining methods. Results: There were significant pathological changes of the sinoatrial node and atrioventricular node in 10 of the cases. And in 3 of all cases (11.1%), the abnormalities of the conduction system were considered to have the possibility for causing death. Conclusion: We have concluded that it is of importance to evaluate the cardiac conduction system in sudden unexpected death cases and this topic should be kept in sight in forensic pathology

Anahtar Kelimeler

• foronsic pathology
• cardiac conduction system
• autopsy

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