Inquest into the death of Andrew Amos
Deceased
Andrew Amos
Demographics
30y, male
Date of death
2015-01-24
Finding date
2015-10-05
Cause of death
ischaemic heart disease
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Andrew Amos, a 30-year-old male prisoner, died of ischaemic heart disease on 24 January 2015. He had significant coronary artery disease (≥90% left anterior descending artery stenosis) with no preceding scarring suggesting previous infarction. Although he reported irregular heartbeat and heart medication use in 2004, subsequent medical records did not document cardiac disease. A cardiologist reviewing his complete medical history concluded there was no prior indication of coronary heart disease that should have been detected. He presented acutely with chest and back pain at 6pm and collapsed within one hour. Prison staff responded appropriately with immediate CPR and emergency services. The coroner found no basis for concluding that earlier cardiac screening should have been initiated. Death was natural and not preventable based on available clinical information.
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Contributing factors
- significant coronary artery disease with ≥90% left anterior descending artery stenosis
- obesity
- heavy smoking
- sedentary lifestyle
- previous report of irregular heartbeat in 2004 not investigated further
- acute presentation with rapid deterioration
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