Deceased
Glenn Charles Cook
Demographics
66y, male
Coroner
Coroner Simon McGregor
Date of death
2025-04-09
Finding date
2026-02-18
Cause of death
Cardiac hypertrophy and coronary artery disease secondary to obesity (WHO Class II) and hypercholesterolaemia
AI-generated summary
Glenn Cook, a 66-year-old man with moderate intellectual disability living in Specialist Disability Accommodation, died from cardiac hypertrophy and coronary artery disease secondary to obesity and hypercholesterolaemia. He was found struggling to breathe in his bedroom on 9 April 2025 and despite CPR efforts by paramedics, could not be resuscitated. The autopsy revealed severe coronary artery atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy, likely due to untreated hypertension combined with obesity and high cholesterol. The coroner found his care was reasonable and appropriate. This case highlights the importance of aggressive cardiovascular risk factor management in vulnerable populations with disability, including blood pressure control, lipid management, and weight management strategies. Regular cardiac screening may have identified his significant coronary disease earlier.
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