Finding into death of Neville Stanley Andrews
Deceased
Neville Stanley Andrews
Demographics
69y, male
Date of death
2023-09-20
Finding date
2026-03-25
Cause of death
Pericarditis
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A 69-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease, congestive cardiac failure, and Fragile X Syndrome presented to the Emergency Department with dyspnea following an unwitnessed fall. He was diagnosed with acute pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure, rapidly deteriorated, and was placed on BIPAP support. Despite treatment, his condition did not improve overnight. The following morning, his family and treating physicians made a joint decision to transition to comfort care, and he died shortly thereafter. Autopsy confirmed pericarditis as the cause of death. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive cardiac assessment in patients with known cardiac disease presenting with respiratory distress, and the challenge of managing complex cardiac conditions in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
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Contributing factors
- Pre-existing atrial fibrillation
- Chronic kidney disease
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Recent unwitnessed fall
- Rapid respiratory deterioration
- Health decline following previous hospital discharge
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