Deceased
Albert William Hendy
Demographics
41y, male
Date of death
2005-03-12
Finding date
2006-02-24
Cause of death
Coronary artery thrombosis due to or as a consequence of coronary atherosclerosis
AI-generated summary
Albert William Hendy, a 41-year-old prisoner, died suddenly in custody from coronary artery thrombosis due to coronary atherosclerosis. He sustained a minor head laceration on the day of death which received appropriate emergency care at Princess Alexandra Hospital; the wound was sutured and he was discharged without complaint of chest pain or indigestion. He returned to the Western Outreach Centre at Wacol, took evening meal, then lay down complaining of headache and indigestion. Found unconscious approximately 90 minutes later, CPR was promptly initiated by correctional officers for 15 minutes until ambulance arrival. Dual autopsies confirmed natural death from cardiac disease unrelated to the head injury. Correctional Services staff followed appropriate protocols and emergency procedures. The coroner found no preventable factors and commended staff efforts.
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