AAFS Webinars Presents: Sudden Cardiac Death in Assault Contexts

AAFS members and non-members are invited to register and attend the upcoming webinar, Sudden Cardiac Death in Assault Contexts: Stress as a Contributing Factor and Homicide Qualification, being presented by: Hind Abouzahir, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor and Forensic Medical Examiner at the Medicolegal Institute Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Hassan II University Faculty of Medicine.

September 4, 2024
1:00 PM ET | 1HR Webinar
AAFS Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

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The mission of the AAFS Webinars is to promote justice for all and integrity through forensic science year-round by providing educational opportunities to the forensic science community outside of the AAFS Annual Scientific Conference. Your valued attendance ensures the continuance of forensic science education as provided by the AAFS. Registration funds are used to further produce webinars and other resources to be provided to members and non-members.

Webinar Description

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) occurring in the context of assault raises complex medical and legal questions. This webinar brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to delve into the multifaceted aspects of SCD related to stress in assault contexts, examining whether the deaths are natural, accidental, or homicidal.

This webinar will offer insights into sudden cardiac death related to stress in assault contexts within jurisdictions. By examining cultural, legal, and medical factors, attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of how these issues manifest in different sociocultural contexts.