Sudden Unexpected Death in Alcohol Misuse An Unrecognized Public Health Issue? PMC
Patients with AKA usually present with abdominal pain and vomiting after abruptly stopping alcohol. Adult post mortems taking place at Southampton General Hospital between 8th October 2007 and 14th March 2008 were observed. Routine information on pathological findings in the heart, lungs and liver were documented, along with the cause of death. Examination should reveal…