Deceased
Matthew Tyson Swavley
Demographics
39y, male
Date of death
2009-10-16
Finding date
2011-12-22
Cause of death
cardiomegaly
AI-generated summary
Matthew Tyson Swavley, aged 39, died suddenly from cardiomegaly while detained under the Mental Health Act at Lyell McEwin Health Service. He had chronic schizophrenia managed with antipsychotics and was morbidly obese (BMI 46). His death was unexpected as he had no prior cardiac diagnosis. The coroner found his detention was lawful and appropriate, and that his sudden collapse could not have been foreseen. Medical assessment on admission included ECG showing sinus tachycardia attributed to dehydration, chest X-ray, and bloods. Close observations continued until he was found unresponsive at 4:35am. Resuscitation efforts were satisfactory. The coroner made no recommendations, finding no preventable factors.
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