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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  5, Issue 1, January - March 2012, Pages 43-45
 

Case Report

Fatal Myocardial Infarction in Bus Driver: A Case Report

Chandrakanth H.V, Pramod Kumar G.N, Smitha Rani, Shankar M. Bakkannavar, Balaraj B.M.

1 Associate Professor, 2Assistant Professor, 3 Tutor, 5 Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore - 570015. Karnataka, India, 4 Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine

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Abstract

An increased incidence of myocardial infarction is seen among the professional drivers. Sedentary life style, high psychological demands and job strain can be attributed to higher risk of coronary artery disease in these professionals. Herein, we report a case where a male bus driver died due to myocardial ischemia. This case is of importance because if myocardial infarction occurs in a driver while on duty it can pose a great danger to the lives of the passengers travelling in the vehicle.

Keywords: Professional driver, Job strain, Sudden death, Autopsy, Myocardial ischemia.


Corresponding Author : Chandrakanth H.V