Deceased
Angelina Alviano
Demographics
67y, female
Date of death
2018-07-05
Finding date
2019-08-06
Cause of death
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in a woman with schizophrenia and cardiomegaly
AI-generated summary
A 67-year-old woman with epilepsy, schizophrenia, and cardiomegaly died suddenly and unexpectedly at home in disability accommodation. The coroner determined the cause as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). The autopsy revealed borderline cardiomegaly and remote brain changes consistent with previous insult. She was under the care of DHHS and being treated by hospital services for complex epilepsy despite a demanding medication regimen. Recent medication adjustments (escitalopram trial) caused balance difficulties but these resolved when returned to baseline therapy. The case highlights the inherent risks of SUDEP in patients with severe epilepsy and the importance of seizure management in vulnerable populations in residential care settings.
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