Finding into death of Armani El-Sayegh
Deceased
Armani El-Sayegh
Demographics
0y, female
Date of death
2019-05-18
Finding date
2019-10-31
Cause of death
Right ventricular failure secondary to pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries
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Armani El-Sayegh was a seven-month-old infant who died from right ventricular failure secondary to complex congenital heart disease (pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries). She was born at 33+5 weeks with low APGAR scores and required immediate intensive support. Despite appropriate multidisciplinary care including serial cardiac imaging, medical management, and 15 cardiac surgical procedures, she developed progressive complications including sepsis, seizures, and organ dysfunction. The Coroners Prevention Unit found her medical care was appropriately managed throughout from antenatal to end-of-life stages, with no preventable factors identified. She underwent palliative care de-escalation and died peacefully with family.
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Contributing factors
- Complex congenital heart defect with poor prognosis
- Complications from high-risk cardiac surgical procedures
- Sepsis post-immunisation
- Inability to be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass
- Multiple post-operative complications including infections and seizures
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