192 results for “coronary_artery_atherosclerosis”
67y · Male·Hypertensive cardiomegaly and ischaemic heart disease
Geoffrey Edward Farrow, 67, with long-standing untreated hypertension and schizophrenia, was arrested after making threats at Federal Police offices. He was admitted involuntarily to John Cade Psychiatric Unit under the …
49y · Male·Obstructive sleep apnoea, contributed to by the sedating effects of therapeutic …
David Muckan, a 49-year-old man with schizophrenia, was admitted to a psychiatric unit in April 1998 with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). He was sedated with benzodiazepines (Midazolam, Diazepam) and other psyc…
58y · Male·ischaemic heart disease
Hock An Ong, 58-year-old Malaysian national, died of acute ischaemic heart disease while evading lawful apprehension during an immigration operation in rural South Australia. He had undiagnosed underlying cardiac disease…
45y · Male·Coronary artery thrombosis due to coronary artery atheroma
Stuart Ronald Williams, an Aboriginal male aged 45, died in custody at Capricornia Correctional Centre from coronary artery thrombosis secondary to coronary artery atherosclerosis. He had a significant cardiac history wi…
35y · Male·Gunshot injury to the chest in a man with sharp force injuries to the neck and l…
Dane Squires, aged 35, died from a gunshot wound to the chest after rushing at police officers with a large kitchen knife while appearing affected by methamphetamine and experiencing possible drug-induced psychosis. Poli…
51y · Male·undetermined natural causes
Chris Prasad, a 51-year-old involuntary psychiatric inpatient with schizoaffective disorder, diabetes type 2, hypertension, and obesity (BMI 30.8), was granted day leave on 17 January 2013 during extreme heat (38°C) at C…
78y · Female·Bronchopneumonia
CFT, a 78-year-old woman with chronic schizophrenia, intellectual disability, and dementia, died of bronchopneumonia with hypothermia and coronary atherosclerosis. She lived with her nephew RDS who was her carer. Multipl…
47y · Female·Cardiac arrhythmia due to severe coronary artery atherosclerosis
A 47-year-old woman presented to a level one rural hospital with chest pain. The doctor diagnosed muscular pain (99% certain) and discharged her without troponin testing or admission, despite chest pain being the present…
37y · Male·smoke inhalation
Paul Gledhill, a 37-year-old man with schizophrenia managed by community mental health services on a Community Treatment Order, died from smoke inhalation in an accidental house fire. He had a blood alcohol level of 0.23…
43y · Male·Unascertained
Christopher Dabadie, a 43-year-old man with a history of alcohol use disorder and seizures, was found dead at home on 1 December 2021, two days after two presentations to hospital where he was intoxicated and self-discha…
83y · Female·Gunshot wound to the head
Nancy May Budge, 83 years old, died from a gunshot wound to the head on 3 November 2016. She had extensive cardiac history including multiple valve replacements, pacemaker insertion, and congestive heart failure diagnose…
55y · Female·Multiple drug toxicity in a woman with coronary artery atherosclerosis
A 55-year-old woman with complex medical history including chronic pain, previous multiple abdominal surgeries, gastrointestinal disorders, mental health issues including DID, and suicidal ideation died from multiple dru…
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 Christmas Day 2021.…
39y · Male·Acute myocardial infarction arising from coronary artery atherosclerosis
Andrew Timothy Davies, a 39-year-old prisoner, presented with chest pain in August 2007. A 12-lead ECG was performed by Nurse Skrabl, a Division 2 registered nurse, showing abnormalities consistent with inferior myocardi…
68y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease (operated); severe native coronary artery atheroma with …
Brian John Schulze, aged 68, died of ischaemic heart disease (operated) while subject to a Mental Health Act inpatient treatment order at Flinders Medical Centre. He presented with falls, confusion, and agitation followi…
75y · Male·Accidental drowning
A 75-year-old man died by drowning after his modified recreational boat capsized on Saltwater Arm River. The boat had been fitted with unauthorised side panels and modified seating that compromised stability and exceeded…
84y · Female·ischaemic heart disease
An 84-year-old woman with dehydration, fever, and confusion initially refused hospital admission due to fears of nursing home placement. Her GP appropriately obtained a Mental Health Act detention order when she refused …
40y · Male·Acute hepatic and renal failure in the setting of postoperative haemorrhage foll…
A 40-year-old man with obesity, COPD, diabetes and hypertension died from acute hepatic and renal failure following postoperative haemorrhage after left radical nephrectomy for a 10cm renal cell carcinoma. The surgeon ap…
51y · Male·unascertained; presumed sudden cardiac arrhythmia
Kenneth Stephens, a 51-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder, died from an unascertained cause while under involuntary psychiatric care. He presented with acute behavioural changes including excessive drinking, unus…
36y · Male·Multi-organ failure complicating injecting drug use
A 36-year-old man with a 13-year history of schizophrenia and substance abuse was admitted involuntarily to a psychiatric unit on 15 September 2012 after community deterioration. He improved over several weeks and was tr…
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