Sudden Death Associated with Morbid Obesity

Are you evaluating a patient with morbid obesity who has died suddenly?

Yes

Is there evidence of ...

• obesity-related cardiomyopathy or other ventricular dysfunction?

Yes

• coronary artery disease, either atherosclerotic or congenital?

Yes

• pulmonary embolism?

Yes

• acute respiratory failure?

Yes

• drug overdose?

Yes

• arrhythmia related to adverse drug effect?

Yes

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of conditions that could explain the patient's sudden death

Caution: A qualified health practitioner should verify all results.
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Purpose: To identify possible explanations for sudden death in a morbidly obese patient.