Finding into death of Wladislaw Kowalzcyk
Deceased
WLADISLAW KOWALCZYK
Demographics
62y, male
Date of death
2010-05-11
Finding date
2011-07-27
Cause of death
Severe congestive heart failure and ischaemic cardiomyopathy
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A 62-year-old man with intellectual disability living in supported residential care presented to the emergency department with breathlessness and was diagnosed with chronic heart disease and multi-organ failure. He was transferred to palliative care and died five days later from severe congestive heart failure and ischaemic cardiomyopathy. The coroner found no adverse circumstances. Clinically, this case highlights the importance of early recognition and management of heart failure symptoms in vulnerable populations with intellectual disability, ensuring appropriate palliative care planning, and timely involvement of cardiologists or physicians experienced in heart failure management. The transition to palliative care appeared appropriate given the patient's underlying conditions.
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