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This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and types of cardiovascular disease in cases of fatal intoxication.

Burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Fatal Intoxication: An Autopsy Study

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Autopsy study assesses cardiovascular disease prevalence in fatalities due to intoxication, indicating potential health risks.

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and types of cardiovascular disease in cases of fatal intoxication.
Conducted post-mortem autopsy examinations of 865 fatal intoxication cases at Haukeland University Hospital from 2000 to 2013.
Analyzed cardiovascular conditions, including atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction, in the victims.
Recorded demographic data, causes of death, and pathological changes observed.
Cardiovascular disease was present in up to 30% of intoxication victims, with cerebrovascular disease observed in 15%.
12.3% had mild atherosclerosis, while myocardial infarction was noted in 10.3%.
Left ventricular hypertrophy occurred in 29.2%, nearly three times more than right ventricular hypertrophy at 10.6%.

Saeed et al. (2026) studied this question.

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