Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 2

Acute Aortic Dissection – A Rare Cause of Sudden Death

  • Author:
  • P Rastogi1, T Kanchan1,
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2014
  • Page Number: 119 to 120

1Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore, India

*Corresponding author Dr. Tanuj Kanchan Phone: +91- 9448252394 Email: tanuj.kanchan@manipal.edu

Abstract

Aortic dissection is a rare and potentially life threatening disorder where death can be really quick. An autopsy case of aortic dissection is reported in a middle aged male, who was declared dead within 2 hours after complaining of chest pain.

Keywords

Sudden death, Aortic dissection, Autopsy