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359 results for coronary_artery_disease

VIChospital2025-10-17

Finding into death of Raymond Charles Levy

75y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia in the setting of epilepsy and cerebral palsy

Raymond Charles Levy, a 75-year-old man with cerebral palsy and epilepsy living in supported disability accommodation, died from aspiration pneumonia. He presented to hospital with fatigue, fever and cough on 18 October …

general medicineemergency medicineceftriaxone
TAShome2022-10-31

Coroner's Finding: Tunks, John Harold

84y · Male·advanced atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease

John Harold Tunks, an 84-year-old man, died of advanced atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease with contributing emphysema from lifelong smoking. He lived alone despite documented cognitive impairment and functional d…

cardiologyvascular surgerysystem
SAhospital2020-10-12

Coroner's Finding: MANSVELDERS Henri Martinus Bernardus

79y · Male·Atherosclerotic right internal carotid artery occlusion with resultant ischaemia…

A 79-year-old man with significant cardiovascular disease history (prior MI, triple bypass, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia) was admitted to psychiatric care under an Inpatient Treatment Order following suicidal idea…

psychiatryneurologymorphine
SAhospital2011-06-22

Coroner's Finding: LAWRENCE Rebecca Mary

41y · Female·acute myocardial infarction

Rebecca Lawrence, a 41-year-old woman with no significant cardiac history, presented to the Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department with chest pain on 4 November 2008. She had experienced a myocardial infarction (AM…

emergency medicinecardiologydiagnosticsystempantoprazole
VIC2024-11-20

Finding into death of Trevor Michael Breen

76y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident (car vs. truck, driver) …

A 76-year-old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease and pacemaker died in a motor vehicle collision when his car failed to give way at an intersection with a freeway. The Subaru was 'coasting' at 30-32 km/h and n…

VICcommunity2020-07-22

Finding into death of Mr P

53y · Male·Coronary artery atherosclerosis and cardiomegaly in a man using synthetic cannab…

A 53-year-old man died of sudden cardiac arrhythmia while travelling on a train. Autopsy revealed coronary artery atherosclerosis and cardiomegaly, with toxicology showing synthetic cannabinoid (Cumyl-PeGACLONE) use. The…

cardiologytoxicologycumyl-pegaclone
WAhospital2025-02-21

Inquest into the Death of Fabian Alec COFFIN

51y · Male·complications of myocardial infarction in association with ischaemic heart disea…

A 51-year-old Aboriginal male prisoner with multiple cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, obesity, smoking) died on 5 February 2024 from myocardial infarction. He…

cardiologycorrectional health
QLDhome2012-08-10

Van Moolenbroek, Gregory David

44y · Male·Coronary atherosclerosis (despite stenting) with cardiac arrhythmia triggered by…

A 44-year-old man with significant coronary artery disease (despite previous stenting) died of acute coronary syndrome triggered by exertion on a rural property. He called his wife at 1:30pm reporting chest discomfort; s…

cardiologyemergency medicine
SA2021-11-25

Coroner's Finding: Clark, Murray Eric

81y · Male·valvular heart disease with cardiac amyloidosis

Murray Eric Clark, 81-year-old prisoner with extensive cardiac history including aortic stenosis, sick sinus syndrome with pacemaker, and recent TAVI procedure, collapsed and died in prison infirmary on 20 September 2019…

cardiologyemergency medicineanticoagulants
QLDmental health2007-06-01

Huntington, Sparka Isarva aka Huntington, James Philip

31y · Male·Undetermined; most likely coronary atherosclerosis leading to arrhythmia, but as…

Sparka Huntington, a 31-year-old forensic mental health patient with a history of schizophrenia, violence, and drug use, died during physical restraint by hospital security officers and nursing staff on 14 December 2003.…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticmedicationzuclopenthixol
VIChome2025-06-05

Finding into death of Caine David Knight

26y · Male·Cardiomegaly in a man with Prader-Willi syndrome

Caine David Knight, aged 26, died from cardiomegaly with right ventricular hypertrophy in the context of Prader-Willi syndrome and severe obesity. He had a complex medical history including obesity hypoventilation syndro…

cardiologyrespiratory medicinequetiapine
VICmental health2024-08-09

Finding into death of Con Kostantinou

63y · Male·Unascertained - natural causes. Cardiac arrest with secondary hypoxic-ischaemic …

A 63-year-old man with bipolar affective disorder, obstructive sleep apnoea, prostatic hyperplasia, and emphysema was admitted involuntarily to Northern Hospital on 24 March 2024 after exhibiting delirium and mania with …

psychiatrygeneral medicinediazepam
VICcommunity2019-05-15

Finding into death of Desmond John Watson

65y · Male·Neck trauma and severe ischaemic heart disease in the setting of immersion

A 65-year-old experienced kneeboarder died from neck trauma and severe ischaemic heart disease following immersion at a surf competition. He fell from his board during the B Grade Final in challenging conditions at Gunna…

forensic medicineemergency medicinesystem
TAScommunity2017-09-08

Coroner's Finding: Holmes, David Scott

51y · Male·Hypoxic/ischaemic brain damage following head and chest injuries sustained in a …

David Scott Holmes, a 51-year-old truck driver, died from hypoxic-ischaemic brain damage following a truck rollover on 7 April 2016. He suddenly veered off the Midlands Highway near Bagdad, Tasmania, after experiencing a…

cardiologyintensive care
QLDaged care2017-05-03

Biffin, Albert Eric

86y · Male·Cardiac arrest triggered by electrolyte imbalance and sepsis secondary to compli…

An 86-year-old man with significant comorbidities died in a low-care nursing home from complications of an incarcerated umbilical hernia with bowel ischaemia, sepsis, and cardiac arrhythmia. His GP examined him briefly (…

general practicesurgerydiagnosticcommunicationmacrogol
VICcommunity2013-02-27

Finding into death of Vincent Anthony Bonanno

22y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease due to coronary artery atherosclerosis due to healed cor…

A 22-year-old male with a history of Kawasaki disease at 9 months of age collapsed during a football match and could not be resuscitated. Autopsy revealed significant coronary artery atherosclerosis with healed coronary …

cardiologypaediatrics
VIChospital2018-05-28

Finding into death of Kevin Patrick O'Keeffe

82y · Male·Cardiomegaly, myocardial fibrosis and ischaemic coronary artery disease in the c…

An 82-year-old man with extensive comorbidities underwent colonoscopy with argon plasma coagulation (APC) for bleeding angiodysplasia. Prolonged activation intervals during the final third of the procedure caused full-th…

gastroenterologysurgeryproceduralcommunicationnoradrenaline
VIChospital2025-08-15

Finding into death of Person E

70y · Male·organising diffuse alveolar damage in the setting of hypertensive heart disease,…

A 70-year-old man died in prison custody from organising diffuse alveolar damage in the setting of pre-existing hypertensive heart disease, right ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery atherosclerosis, and COPD. He pre…

respiratory medicineintensive care
VICmental health2014-12-23

Finding into death of David John McLeod

58y · Male·Cardiomegaly and severe single vessel coronary artery atherosclerosis in a man w…

David John McLeod, a 58-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder, was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit on 21 August 2012 following mental health deterioration. He presented with signs of infection, received app…

psychiatrygeneral medicinerisperidone
QLDcommunity2014-02-14

Caulton, Van Edward

62y · Male·Undetermined

Van Edward Caulton, a 62-year-old man with intellectual disability and serious cardiac disease (congestive cardiac failure), disappeared in 2005-2006 while living with Peter Westlund. Medical records show Caulton had con…

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