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51 results for ST-elevation myocardial infarction

VIChospital2023-02-23

Finding into death of Antony John Howard

59y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction in a man with in…

…tellectual disability, autism, and visual impairment died from aspiration pneumonia and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction complicated by COVID-19. He presented to the ED febrile with elevated troponin and was admitt…

general medicinecardiology
TAScommunity2020-11-23

Coroner's Finding: Ridgeon Beryl Jean

83y · Female·haemopericardium due to ruptured acute myocardial infarction with underlying cor…

…and suspected gastroenteritis. An ECG was performed as a routine process and clearly demonstrated acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), but this critical finding was missed by clinical staff. She was discharg…

emergency medicinecardiologydiagnosticcommunicationmetoclopramide
SAhospital2020-11-02

Coroner's Finding: DAVIES Brian

79y · Male·myocardial infarction

Brian Davies, 79, died of myocardial infarction while under an Inpatient Treatment Order for Alzheimer's dementia at Noarlunga Hospital. He p…

geriatric medicinepsychiatrymedicationoxazepam
VIChospital2025-07-07

Finding into death of Gregory Walter Heenan

66y · Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery atherosclerosis

…ccommodation, was admitted to hospital on 12 April 2025 with vomiting and was diagnosed with ST-elevated myocardial infarction. He was deemed unsuitable for percutaneous coronary intervention or thrombolysis. His conditi…

cardiologyemergency medicine
SAhospital2020-10-30

Coroner's Finding: VELT Hank Jakob

65y · Male·ischaemic and hypertensive heart disease with contributing acute cholecystitis (…

… 7, he experienced chest pain radiating to his jaw. Two ECGs were performed, both showing acute inferior myocardial infarction with ST elevation. The automated ECG interpretations stated 'Acute MI' and 'Inferior infarct,…

general surgerycardiologydiagnosticcommunication
TAShospital2018-11-16

Coroner's Finding: Richardson, Margaret Rita

67y · Female·right coronary artery dissection following angiography stenting and attempted ro…

…ng rotational atherectomy for treatment of occluded coronary artery. She had presented with ST elevation myocardial infarction and underwent initial successful angiography with stenting. During subsequent rotational athe…

cardiologyintensive care
VIChospital2014-10-01

Finding into death of Raymond John O_Brien

71y · Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease

…r further deterioration. He suffered a cardiac arrest on 31 August and died. Post-mortem confirmed acute myocardial infarction from underlying coronary artery disease. The coroner found medical management reasonable and …

cardiologypsychiatryaspirin
NSWhospital2018-07-13

Inquest into the death of Leonard Bartholomeusz

73y · Male·Consequences of myocardial infarction with coronary artery atherosclerotic disea…

Leonard Bartholomeusz, aged 73, died of myocardial rupture on 6 May 2013, six days after hip fracture surgery. He suffered a fall on 30 April 2013 followin…

emergency medicineorthopaedic surgerysystemcommunicationfentanyl
QLDhospital2018-07-09

AD - Non-inquest findings

75y · Male·Multi-organ failure secondary to cardiogenic shock and anterior myocardial infar…

… ED despite evolving STEMI. PCI was eventually performed >10 hours post-symptom onset, by which time the infarction was very large and complicated by cardiogenic shock and pericardial effusion. The coroner found these de…

emergency medicinecardiologydiagnosticcommunicationmorphine
VIChospital2026-04-28

Finding into death of Ronald William Beaumont

74y · Male·Acute myocardial infarction complicated by multiple organ failure

Ronald William Beaumont, 74, died from acute myocardial infarction complicated by multiple organ failure following a second shoulder washout procedure. Key clin…

cardiologyorthopaedic surgerymedicationcommunicationaspirin
SAhospital2014-11-28

Coroner's Finding: BLAIN Kathleen Olive Florence

79y · Female·acute myocardial infarction and acute pulmonary oedema

A 79-year-old woman with stroke and cardiac history was admitted for rehabilitation but developed treatment-resistant depression. Despite comprehensive multidisciplinary management including medication trials (mirtazapin…

psychiatrycardiologymirtazapine
VICaged care2018-10-31

Finding into death of Winifred Jean Morffew

88y · Female·Complications of a pedestrian accident including subarachnoid haemorrhage, subdu…

An 88-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities (diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy) was struck by a reversing vehicle at low speed, sustaining subarachnoid haemorrhage, subdural haemorrhage, and fracture…

emergency medicineneurosurgerysystem
VIChospital2018-08-27

Finding into death of Bevan James Murrowood

56y · Male·Complications of a small bowel obstruction

… and coughing after returning from day service. He was initially diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and myocardial infarction, but subsequently deteriorated with tachypnoea and tachycardia. Post-mortem imaging revealed …

general practiceemergency medicinediagnosticmacrogol
TAShospital2024-12-17

Coroner's Finding: Brown, Paul Louis

64y · Male·Subdural haematoma with mass effect following thrombolysis for acute myocardial …

…aumatic brain injury was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis and acute kidney injury. He developed acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) and received thrombolysis after appropriate pre-treatment CT brain imaging showed no …

intensive carecardiologytenecteplase
NSWhospital2019-09-04

Inquest into the death of Ivan METCALFE

82y · Male·Complications associated with advanced chronic lung disease

…admitted on 1 April for congestive cardiac failure exacerbation and chest infection. He suffered a minor myocardial infarction on 4 April and declined further medical interventions on 5 April. He died on 8 April 2018. Th…

respiratory medicinecardiologycommunicationsystemantibiotics
SA2016-08-25

Coroner's Finding: HOPKINS Ronald William

78y · Male·cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and atherosclerotic cardiovascula…

…h contributing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He had significant cardiac history including prior myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest requiring pacemaker insertion, and severely reduced ejection fraction (20-25%…

cardiologygeneral practicesalbutamol
TAShospital2018-12-05

Coroner's Finding: Suckling, James William

72y · Male·hypovolemic shock due to haemoperitoneum following surgical repair of an abdomin…

…operatively he presented with hypotension, bradycardia and sweating. ECG changes were misinterpreted as ST-elevation myocardial infarction, leading to inappropriate diagnosis of cardiogenic shock and treatment with antic…

surgeryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationmetaraminol
WAhospital2022-06-08

Inquest into the Death of Salvatore Giovanni OTRANTO

68y · Male·Complications following myocardial infarction and its treatment in a man with mu…

…ncluding ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and chronic kidney disease, died from complications of myocardial infarction and its treatment. Admitted to hospital on 30 May 2020 with suspected NSTEMI, he developed ac…

cardiologyintensive careproceduralenoxaparin
SAaged care2020-12-18

Coroner's Finding: DUTSCHKE Brenton Leslie

72y · Male·ischaemic heart disease on a background of end-stage renal failure and frontotem…

Brenton Dutschke, aged 72, died of ischaemic heart disease on a background of end-stage renal failure and frontotemporal dementia while on a Level 3 Inpatient Treatment Order at Oakden Mental Health's Makk House. He had …

psychiatrynephrology
QLDhospital2015-07-03

Apelu, Faaee - Non-inquest findings

41y · Male·Myocardial infarction secondary to coronary atherosclerosis, resulting in sudden…

…s not a significant factor in death. The primary cause was sudden cardiac arrhythmia secondary to recent myocardial infarction.

cardiologygeneral practicediagnosticmedicationaspirin

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