Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 16, 2026

Double Direct Injection of Blood into the Cisterna Magna as a Model of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Published on: August 30, 2020
Abstract:
Opinions of F. M. Dostoevsky's death as resulting from "...throat bleeding..." associated with bronchopulmonary pathology differ and have no solid basis. In order to clarify mechanisms behind fatal "...throat bleeding...", we systematized the data pertaining to possible pathology and undertook retrospective differential diagnostic analysis of the case history taking account of the patient's description of his health conditions, notes made by the writer after counseling with doctors, and observations of his relatives. Main attention was given to lung diseases that could possibly provoke "... throat bleeding..." In contrast to the generally accepted view we failed to obtain convincing evidence that this condition was responsible for the lethal outcome. New versions of the cause and mechanism of F. M. Dostoevsky's death are proposed, but none of them has yet been definitely proved.
Related Concept Videos
Imbalances in Cardiac Output
CHF can occur due to the failure of either side of the heart. Left-side failure leads to pulmonary congestion—the right side continues to send...
Dissociative Amnesia
Kubler Ross's Stages of Dying
In denial, individuals reject the reality of their condition, often thinking, "This isn't true; I feel fine," as a way to protect themselves from...
Ischemic Heart Disease: Overview
Atherosclerosis, the primary malefactor, orchestrates this dangerous condition. It manifests as the accumulation of fatty deposits, akin to insidious plaques, within arterial walls. As time elapses, these plaques metamorphose, hardening and...
Types of Fever
Here are the different types of fever:
Decreased Body Temperature

