Death Investigations Exam 2 review

Ischemic Heart Disease

Blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup

Myocardial infarction

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Progressive airflow limitation and breathing difficulties

Long term exposure to respiratory irritants

Diabetes Mellitus

High blood glucose levels due to insulin deficiency or resistance

Cirrhosis

Scarring of the liver tissue leading to impaired liver function

Pneunomia

Infection causing inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lungs

Contusion

Bleeding under the skin causing discoloration

Laceration

Tear or cut in the skin with jagged edges

Abrasion

Scrape on the skin surface

Hematoma

Localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels

Avulsion

Tearing away of tissue that is hanging or missing from the body

Congestive Heart Failure

Fluid retention and edema

Arrhythmia

Irregular heartbeat and potential cardiac arrest

Valvular Heart Disease

Stenosis or regurgitation of heart valves

Cardiomyopathy

Progressive heart muscle weakness and dysfunction

Asthma

Chronic airway inflammation and hyperactivity

Pulmonary Embolism

Obstruction of pulmonary arteries by blood clots

Tuberculosis

Bacterial infection leading to granuloma formation in the lungs