Deceased
Arthur Farrell Sydney
Demographics
74y, male
Coroner
State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey
Date of death
2015-09-28
Finding date
2017-05-24
Cause of death
Acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic coronary artery disease, with the contributing factor of diabetes mellitus
AI-generated summary
Arthur Farrell Sydney, a 74-year-old man with significant cardiovascular risk factors including prior myocardial infarction, triple bypass surgery, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and vascular disease, died from acute myocardial infarction while in custody at Port Phillip Prison after one month of imprisonment. He was hospitalized 6 days before death for hypercalcaemia and chronic kidney disease, discharged with planned cardiology and renal follow-up. The family raised concerns about medication management, dietary provision, and apparent confusion prior to death. However, independent review by the Coroners Prevention Unit concluded his medical management was appropriate and the myocardial infarction resulted from disease progression rather than suboptimal care. No preventable factors were identified; the death was a natural consequence of his underlying coronary artery disease and diabetes.
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