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September 10, 2025Sudovo-medična ekspertizaOpen Access

Forensic Identification of Sudden Cardiac Death Due to Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

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Observational analysis reveals characteristics of cardiac damage in sudden deaths from alcoholic cardiomyopathy, suggesting significant health risks.

Acute cardiac and cardiorespiratory failure was the final cause of death in cases of alcoholic cardiomyopathy.
In the studied group of 70 deceased individuals, 64.3% had high levels of ethyl glucuronide indicating recent alcohol consumption.
Pathological changes in the heart included myocardial fibrosis and dilated cardiomyopathy, highlighting severe health impacts.
The majority of cases involved young to middle-aged men, with 70% being aged 31 to 40 and presenting significant comorbidities.

Malyk et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis reveals characteristics of cardiac damage in sudden deaths from alcoholic cardiomyopathy, suggesting significant health risks.