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Finding into death of Eric Albert Ford

Deceased

Eric Albert Ford

Demographics

80y, male

Date of death

2018-10-11

Finding date

2019

Cause of death

Ischaemic heart disease with pulmonary sarcoidosis

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Eric Albert Ford, an 80-year-old male, was found dead in bed at a supported residential facility in Stawell, Victoria on 11 October 2018. The cause of death was ischaemic heart disease with pulmonary sarcoidosis as a contributing condition. The coroner's investigation identified no clinical issues requiring further examination. The death was determined to be from natural causes. No medical errors, delays in care, or preventable factors were identified in this case of an elderly man with pre-existing cardiac and pulmonary disease.

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Contributing factors

  • Pulmonary sarcoidosis
  • Advanced age
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