AI Article Synopsis
- ARVD (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy) is a condition linked to sudden cardiac deaths, gaining attention in both clinical and forensic fields.
- This study presents the first documented cases of ARVD in Turkey, highlighting five forensic autopsies classified as natural sudden cardiac deaths after thorough examinations.
- Among the cases, there was a gender imbalance with four males and one female, and the average age of the individuals was 50 years old.
Article Abstract
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia or cardiomyopathy (ARVD or ARVC) is an increasingly recognized entity with clinical and forensic implications. This is the first series documenting ARVD in 5 separate cases in forensic autopsies from Turkey declared as natural sudden cardiac death following complete autopsy and toxicologic analysis. There was a male preponderance (M/F=4), with a mean age of 50.
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