Coronial

155 results for systemic hypertension

NSWhospitalNew2026-06-01

Inquest into the death of Michael Anthony Guider

73y · Male·Thromboembolism on a background of a spindle cell tumour

… concerns with the medical care and treatment provided during his hospitalisation. No recommendations for systemic improvement were made.

cardiologycorrectional health
WA2019-08-20

Inquest into the Death of Judy Sonia BOLTON

44y · Female·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary thrombosis

…n Western Australia. She had multiple cardiovascular risk factors: Aboriginal status, obesity, smoking, hypertension, and dyslipidemia (detected late). Blood pressure monitoring was inadequate, with rapid de-escalation o…

cardiologyemergency medicinediagnosticsystemmetoprolol
NSWcommunity2023-03-16

Inquest into the death of Luis Fernandez

78y · Male·Not determined - no remains found, no postmortem examination possible

…ner of death due to absence of remains and post-mortem examination. The investigation identified multiple systemic issues: allocation of a part-time detective as officer-in-charge created gaps in investigative momentum; …

geriatric medicineforensic medicinesystemcommunication
NSWcustody2022-07-21

Inquest into the death of Richard Navarro

43y · Male·Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy due to out of hospital cardiac arrest, secondar…

Richard Navarro, a 43-year-old man with severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), morbid obesity, hypertension, and recurrent pneumonia, died of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following cardiac arrest while in cu…

respiratory medicinecardiologysystem
QLDhome2009-04-24

Joy, Michael Joseph

43y · Male·intra-abdominal haemorrhage due to traumatic rupture of splenic blood vessels du…

…r could not establish that earlier care intervention would have prevented death (timing of fall unclear), systemic failures were identified: rosters were not produced timeously, lacked supervisory checking, and newly add…

general practicepathologysystemcommunication
VIC2014-03-06

Finding into death of Geoffrey Ashton

78y · Male·Ischemic heart disease

… Dr R., his treating physician, stated that timely CPR and defibrillation could have been lifesaving. Key systemic failures included inadequate first aid training policies, officers prioritizing mouth-to-mouth over chest…

cardiologypathologydelayprocedural
NT2015-08-14

Inquest into the death of Perry Langdon

59y · Male·idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (probably alcohol related)

…e and unnecessary, driven by a new 'paperless arrest' scheme and Operation Ascari II. The case highlights systemic failures: use of preventative detention contrary to Royal Commission recommendations, overrepresentation …

emergency medicinecardiologysystemcommunication
QLD2014-12-17

Horace, Reynold David

51y · Male·Coronary atherosclerosis

…quate and reasonable, and that prison staff responded promptly and appropriately. The inquest highlighted systemic health challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners with chronic diseases, and encourag…

cardiologypsychiatry
QLDhospital2022-09-23

Adams, Adrian John

76y · Male·Small bowel obstruction and acute renal failure, due to or as a consequence of m…

…ative care only). A minor issue of missed/incorrect medications was identified and corrected. The primary systemic issue was difficulty sourcing suitable nursing home placement after exceptional circumstances parole was …

palliative careemergency medicinemedicationsystemdutasteride
VICaged care2012-12-14

Finding into death of Harold Louis

67y · Male·Ischaemic Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis

Harold Louis, a 67-year-old man with Alzheimer's dementia, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, was admitted to an aged care facility as 'low care' despite rapidly requiring high-level supervision. …

geriatric medicinecardiologydiagnosticsystem
VIChospital2019-09-26

Finding into death of Tangimama Tavai

35y · Female·Unascertained

…-old grand multipara with multiple risk factors (BMI >35, smoking, grand multiparity, pregnancy-induced hypertension) presented at 40+4 weeks with absent foetal movements and was induced on Sunday evening. She experience…

obstetricsanaesthesiacommunicationsystemoxytocin
VIChome2025-02-26

Finding into death of Jonathan Alan Uphill

84y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease and coronary artery atherosclerosis in the setting of ty…

Jonathan Uphill, an 84-year-old man with extensive comorbidities including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and prior cardiac risk factors, died of ischaemic heart disease with coronary artery atherosclerosis. …

oral and maxillofacial surgeryanaesthesiadelaycodeine
QLDaged care2017-06-09

DR - Non-inquest findings

46y · Female·Dilated cardiomyopathy (acute complication with sudden cardiac arrhythmia)

…rder, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, morbid obesity, severe obstructive sleep apnoea, and pulmonary hypertension died from acute dilated cardiomyopathy with sudden arrhythmia. She presented to hospital multiple times…

general medicineemergency medicinecommunicationsystemquetiapine
VIC2025-02-20

Finding into death of Frank Cecil Baker

77y · Male·Injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision (driver)

…onmental hazard factors that may affect older drivers. Baker had multiple comorbidities including COPD, hypertension, and osteoporosis. The truck driver lost control on a flushed road surface in wet conditions; skid resi…

system
TAS2018-09-14

Coroner's Finding: Ronald Grundy, Aaron Jeffrey and Ian Smith

Three separate cases: (1) Ronald Grundy - advanced atherosclerotic coronary vasc…

…three men was of acceptable standard and did not cause or contribute to their deaths. No clinical errors, systemic failures, or preventable factors were identified.

cardiologyrespiratory medicineantibiotics
WAmental health- 11 April 2014

Inquest into the Death of Amanda Alison GILBERT

47y · Female·bronchopneumonia in context of ischaemic heart disease, chronic renal failure, a…

…e, implemented from 1997 onwards, significantly improved her safety and wellbeing. The coroner emphasised systemic issues: lack of facilities for young people with combined mental illness and brain injury, funding constr…

psychiatrygeneral medicinesystemdelaylithium
TAShome2022-03-23

Coroner's Finding: Stephens, Vicki Lavinia

65y · Female·klebsiella pneumonia sepsis and rhabdomyolysis after a fall at home

…and remained on the floor for approximately 2 hours before ambulance arrival. She presented with signs of systemic illness including hypotension, tachycardia, and speech changes. Hospital admission revealed multiple orga…

emergency medicineintensive care
TAShome2020-08-13

Coroner's Finding: Wellington, Timothy John

44y · Male·intravenous injection of foreign debris (crushed tablets) associated with chroni…

…n, a 44-year-old man with longstanding opioid and polysubstance use disorder, died from acute pulmonary hypertension caused by intravenous injection of foreign debris (crushed tablets). He had been prescribed methadone a…

general practiceaddiction medicinemedicationsystemmethadone
TAShospital2019-04-18

Coroner's Finding: Kenney, Margaret Patricia

83y · Female·upper gastrointestinal bleed with haemodynamic compromise following anticoagulat…

Margaret Patricia Kenney, 83, died from upper gastrointestinal bleeding complicated by cardiac arrest while anticoagulated for atrial fibrillation. She had been diagnosed with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in …

general medicinecardiologymedicationdiagnosticpantoprazole
VIC2019-02-20

Finding into death of Harry Barkas

54y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease secondary to coronary artery atherosclerosis and aneurys…

Harry Barkas, a 54-year-old prisoner with longstanding type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, collapsed in a prison bathroom. Autopsy revealed severe coronary artery atherosc…

general medicinecardiologyibuprofen
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