Finding into death of Robert George Reeve
Deceased
Robert George Reeve
Demographics
82y, male
Date of death
2012-08-23
Finding date
2013-07-01
Cause of death
Complications of atherosclerotic heart disease with atrial fibrillation in a man with the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia
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Mr Reeve was an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer's dementia, a history of coronary artery bypass surgery, atrial fibrillation, and alcohol dependence who lived independently until June 2012, when he was admitted to Austin Hospital following a cataract operation with deteriorating mental state. In August 2012, he was transferred to Kingston Centre's Biala Ward as an involuntary psychiatric patient under the Mental Health Act after presenting to the Emergency Department with aggressive behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. On 23 August 2012, Mr Reeve suffered ventricular fibrillation arrest while being assisted to the toilet and died. The coroner found he died from natural causes: complications of atherosclerotic heart disease with atrial fibrillation in the context of Alzheimer's dementia. No autopsy was performed. The coroner found no issues with the clinical management or care provided by Southern Health staff.
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