Sudden Death and Pulmonary Embolism in a Forensic Medicine Case Study

A 57-year-old woman admitted for abdominal pain tragically dies from a pulmonary embolism after collapsing outside the hospital. This case study delves into the definition of sudden death, major causes within the respiratory organs, and predisposing factors like deep vein thrombosis. References include a real-life news article and insights from Simpson's Forensic Medicine.

• Forensic Medicine
• Sudden Death
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Medical Examiner
• Deep Vein Thrombosis

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1. King saud university college od medicine Forensic Medicine - 21st Feb 2019 Supervisor: Dr. Khaldoon AlJerian Group : B2 Presenter : Rakan Bahammam

3. Case Scenario 57 year-old women was admitted for abdominal pain. She refused discharge, complaining of shortness of breath. The hospital called the police, she was taken outside. collapses and lies on the parking lot, and rushed back to the hospital. Medical examiner report indicated she died from pulmonary embolism.

4. Discussion WHO definition of a sudden death ? What is the major cause of sudden death within the respiratory organs? Predisposing factor of deep vein thrombosis?

5. References https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/07/us/florida- woman-removed-hospital-dies/index.html Simpson's Forensic Medicine, 13th Edition