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Establishing Cause of Death - Heart Attack???

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November 20th, 2005

Hi folks,

wondering if someone can help...

I'm doing some research and was wondering if it's possible for an md or coroner to establish that someone has died from a heart attack on simply viewing the corpse???

Or, will definitive tests be required???

Many, many thanks,
juebec

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replied November 23rd, 2005

No. One cannot establish ause of death by looking at a corpse. That is why we do autopsies. They must view the heart in order to see the damage that occured. I hope that sets your mind at ease.

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replied November 23rd, 2005

Good stuff.

Now, does anyone know how long it would take for an autopsy to discover that a heart attack has taken place???

Thanks again... :wink:

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replied November 23rd, 2005

Honestly, an autopsy might take a few days, depending on how bad off the corpse is and when the me writes the final report. But all the me has to do is take out the heart and look at it and its surrounding area to discover whether or not it was a heart attack. Its a pretty tall tale sign.

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replied November 24th, 2005

Thanks synnical - much appreciated

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