Coronary atherosclerosis with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, emphysema and peripheral vascular disease
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John William Chardon, a 73-year-old prisoner, died from coronary atherosclerosis with severe calcified atheroma causing >70% stenosis of coronary arteries. He presented with dizziness on 21 October 2020, which initially resolved with normal vital signs and normal gait. He returned minutes later with recurrent dizziness, vomited, complained of chest pain, then rapidly became unresponsive. CPR was commenced promptly and continued for over 45 minutes until paramedics declared him deceased. The coroner found the medical response appropriate and timely. The rapid deterioration could not have been anticipated given initial presentation. No clinical errors or omissions were identified; healthcare provided met community standards.
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cardiologygeneral medicineemergency medicinevascular surgeryurologyforensic medicine
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