Deceased
Geoffrey Brian Homan
Demographics
83y, male
Date of death
2020-06-18/2020-12-21
Finding date
2022-02-24
Cause of death
ischaemic myocardial fibrotic heart disease due to or as a consequence of severe calcified coronary atherosclerosis and stenosis
AI-generated summary
Geoffrey Brian Homan, an 83-year-old man, died from ischaemic myocardial fibrotic heart disease due to severe calcified coronary atherosclerosis. He had suffered two myocardial infarctions in December 2019 and June 2020. After his second MI in June 2020, coronary angiography revealed triple vessel disease deemed too high-risk for intervention, requiring optimal medical management. However, Mr Homan was reclusive, rarely engaged with healthcare, and did not adhere to prescribed cardiac medications. He was found deceased in his home six months after discharge. The coroner found no criticism of Community Housing Limited's welfare check practices. This case highlights the challenges of managing isolated elderly patients with serious cardiac disease who refuse engagement with healthcare services and medication adherence.
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