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Autopsy Case Study: Cardiac Hypertrophy by Razel Perez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes an autopsy case of a 64-year-old male carpenter who died suddenly while biking. The autopsy revealed significant left ventricular hypertrophy, with the heart weighing 550g which is above the normal range. Microscopic examination showed enlarged cardiomyocytes with abundant cytoplasm, bizarre shapes, and disorganized tissue structure. The left ventricle also showed significant fibrosis. These pathological changes are consistent with long-standing hypertension causing pressure overloa

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Razel Perez

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EN