Deceased
Adam Slomczewski
Demographics
44y, male
Date of death
2015-12-11
Finding date
2017-09-13
Cause of death
Cardiac arrhythmia in the setting of struggle, neck compression and amphetamine use
AI-generated summary
Adam Slomczewski, a 44-year-old man with a history of illicit drug use, died from cardiac arrhythmia triggered by struggle, neck compression, and amphetamine use. He entered a woman's home without permission on 11 December 2015 and, when confronted, became violent. A neighbour intervened and restrained him using a sleeper hold. Mr Slomczewski lost consciousness and could not be resuscitated. The coroner found no preventable medical factors. This case illustrates how acute amphetamine intoxication can precipitate dangerous behavioural and physiological changes (agitation, aggression, elevated heart rate and blood pressure) that increase vulnerability to fatal arrhythmias, particularly during physical exertion or stress. No clinical intervention or medical management issues were identified.
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