Deceased
Brian Raymond Turner
Demographics
59y, male
Date of death
2005-07-23
Finding date
2009-08-17
Cause of death
ischaemic heart disease due to coronary atherosclerosis
AI-generated summary
Brian Raymond Turner, 59, died from ischaemic heart disease due to coronary atherosclerosis following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a medical clinic car park. He experienced symptoms of chest discomfort and breathing difficulty while driving and his wife diverted to the nearby Europa Medical Clinic. The receptionist contacted Dr Vlahakis, who was present but refused to attend the patient. An ambulance was called and attended but resuscitation was unsuccessful. The coroner found that even had the doctor attended, survival chances were minimal (less than 5%) as Mr Turner was already in critical condition by arrival. However, had he accepted hospital care when first unwell earlier that afternoon, his survival chances would have been significantly greater. The case highlights the importance of prompt medical evaluation for acute cardiac symptoms.
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