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FSM 6: Death from Natural Causes

Not all unexpected deaths are criminal. Many are sudden, silent, and entirely natural.

In this episode, we explore the forensic approach to deaths caused by disease. The central challenge is not dramatic injury, but careful differentiation: distinguishing natural pathology from trauma, poisoning, or neglect.

We examine:

* Sudden cardiac death - including ischaemic heart disease and arrhythmogenic conditions.

* Cerebrovascular events.

* Pulmonary causes such as embolism or acute infection.

* Epilepsy-related deaths.

* Metabolic and endocrine crises.

* Unexpected natural death in young…

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