76y · Male·complications of cerebrovascular accident on a background of atrial fibrillation
… serving a life sentence, died from complications of cerebrovascular accident on a background of atrial fibrillation. He had suffered two prior strokes (2020, 2021) leaving him bed-bound and dependent on PEG feeding. On …
78y · Male·cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and atherosclerotic cardiovascula…
…ald William Hopkins, aged 78, died in Mount Gambier Prison on 20 April 2014 from cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with contributing chronic obstructive pulmonary…
20y · Male·Widespread hypoxic brain injury secondary to cardiac arrhythmia, ventricular fib…
Shayne McMahon, 20, died on 7 April 2007 from cardiac arrhythmia and hypoxic brain injury after exposure to butane from a severed LPG gas line at North Star Holiday Resort. As an unlicensed apprentice plumber/gasfitter, …
57y · Male·Coronary atherosclerosis
…ntre on 19 November 2011. He had a significant cardiac history including dilated cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, and congestive cardiac failure, and had been recently discharged from Princess Alexandra Hospital on 1…
79y · Male·Iatrogenic right ventricular injury complicating drainage of pericardial collect…
A 79-year-old man died from iatrogenic right ventricular injury sustained during attempted drainage of a post-operative pericardial effusion following coronary …
71y · Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease
Raymond O'Brien, a 71-year-old forensic patient with a history of ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia, was admitted to hospital with chest pain in August 2013. Initial diagnosis of non-ST elevation a…
92y · Female·heart failure secondary to aortic stenosis, anaemia, atrial fibrillation and isc…
A 92-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities (aortic stenosis, anaemia, atrial fibrillation, ischaemic heart disease) died of heart failure four days after admission to aged care. She had been ho…
53y · Male·Right ventricular tear due to blunt chest trauma sustained in a motor vehicle in…
A 53-year-old male died from a right ventricular tear sustained in a motor vehicle collision after failing to give way at a signed intersection. He was …
71y · Male·The available evidence and the absence of any postmortem examination does not al…
…L had significant medical history including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with scarring and recent atrial fibrillation treated in April 2023. He had been advised to undergo defibrillator implantation but had not done so by…
76y · Male·combined effects of acute myocardial infarction and urosepsis
Pasquale Esposito, age 76, died in custody at Lyell McEwin Hospital from combined acute myocardial infarction and urosepsis. He had extensive cardiac history including prior MI, CABG, COPD, and recent stent placement. On…
20y · Male·ventricular fibrillation secondary to electrocution
Ryan Donoghue, a 20-year-old deckhand, died from ventricular fibrillation following electrocution on a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Carpentaria. He was using a 240…
68y · Female·Cardiomyopathy with atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, and alcohol int…
Margaret Brown, a 68-year-old woman with significant cardiac disease (cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension) and chronic alcohol abuse, died at home from cardiomyopathy with alcohol intox…
70y · Female·Heart failure due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation treated with flecainide card…
A 70-year-old woman with complex cardiac history including heart failure, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and coronary atherosclerosis presented with urinary tract infection and atrial fibrillation on Christm…
46y · Female·combined effects of aspiration pneumonia due to gastroparesis following sleeve g…
…ured, and largely unmonitored without direct supervision. The patient experienced recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia and ultimately aspirated food into her lungs. While gastroparesis is a recognised but uncom…
51y · Male·ischaemic heart disease
A 51-year-old prisoner died from ischaemic heart disease after suffering a cardiac event while being transferred between prison units. He had complained of chest pain to correctional officers, was directed to walk to the…
58y · Male·Hypertensive and valvular heart disease
…x pre-existing cardiac disease including previous valve replacement and aortic surgery with severe left ventricular hypertrophy. The coroner found his medical management in prison was appropriate and commensurate with c…
37y · Male·valvular and ischaemic heart disease
…ring planned cardiothoracic surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital. He had severe aortic regurgitation, left ventricular failure, and coronary artery stenosis diagnosed only three weeks before death. Although his condition d…
45y · Male·Recurrence of ventricular fibrillation due to Brugada Syndrome
… held health power of attorney; and melatonin was ceased without consultation. Craig died suddenly from ventricular fibrillation one year after admission to Jacana. Key clinical lessons: ensure discharge summaries reach…
83y · Female·Pulmonary thromboembolism due to aortic stenosis (recent transcatheter aortic va…
An 83-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure died from pulmonary embolism one day after discharge following transcatheter aortic …
83y · Male·Congestive cardiac failure due to ischaemic and valvular heart disease, with her…
…leeding secondary to HHT telangiectasias, complicated by the need to balance anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation against bleeding risk, and fluid management in acute kidney injury and heart failure. The coroner found…
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