Original Article

Heart Disease and the Law

Authors: ROBERT BUCKLIN MD, JD

Abstract

The questions at law are several: Can stress, exertion, excitement damage the heart and can these forces cause death in a damaged heart? The physician and attorney are not necessarily in agreement in these areas.

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