Inquest into the death of Mr HQ

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A 44-year-old male with schizophrenia died from cardiac tamponade due to ascending aorta dissection on June 25-26, 2024, while subject to a Psychiatric Treatment Order. He had multiple cardiac risk factors including family history of heart disease, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, smoking, and obesity. An echocardiogram in January 2023 revealed aortic root dilation (42mm); his cardiologist scheduled follow-up imaging for March 2024, which Mr HQ refused despite parental support. His treating team became aware of the refusal in April 2024 but the coroner found no documentation of efforts to encourage attendance. On June 24, his mother reported he complained of chest pain/palpitations, which were not documented in medical records. He was found deceased at home on June 27. Toxicology showed therapeutic antipsychotic levels; the coroner found no evidence psychiatric medications contributed. The aortic dissection likely had a hereditary basis. No clinical shortcomings contributed to death; the treatment plan was appropriate, and the refusal of follow-up imaging could not be compelled.

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