Coronial

34 results for acute st-elevation myocardial infarction

TAScommunity2020-11-23

Coroner's Finding: Ridgeon Beryl Jean

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

…vomiting 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 wa…

emergency medicinecardiologydiagnosticcommunicationmetoclopramide
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
SAhospital2020-11-02

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
SAhospital2020-10-30

Coroner's Finding: VELT Hank Jakob

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

A 65-year-old man with hypertension presented with acute cholecystitis, underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and initially recovered well. On post-operative day…

general surgerycardiologydiagnosticcommunication
VIChospital2014-10-01

Finding into death of Raymond John O_Brien

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

…lipidaemia, was admitted to hospital with chest pain in August 2013. Initial diagnosis of non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome was made, but he declined angiography. Following a schizophrenic relapse, he became non-…

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…

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QLDhospital2018-07-09

AD - Non-inquest findings

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

A 75-year-old man presented to a tertiary hospital ED with acute anterior STEMI but diagnosis was delayed by approximately 10 hours. The first hospital ECG at 6:47am showe…

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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
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.…

cardiologyorthopaedic surgerymedicationcommunicationaspirin
VICaged care2018-10-31

Finding into death of Winifred Jean Morffew

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

…anaged conservatively at Ballarat Base Hospital with neurosurgery consultation. Subsequently she developed acute delirium, a large bowel obstruction, and NSTEMI. She was transferred to a rehabilitation facility then bac…

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TAShospital2024-12-17

Coroner's Finding: Brown, Paul Louis

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

…s, chronic alcohol misuse, and previous traumatic brain injury was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis and acute kidney injury. He developed acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) and received thrombolysis after appropriat…

intensive carecardiologytenecteplase
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
QLDhospital2015-07-03

Apelu, Faaee - Non-inquest findings

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

…demia, obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea, family history) presented with chest pain and was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. Coronary angiography identified a 99% stenosis in the right coronary artery which was s…

cardiologygeneral practicediagnosticmedicationaspirin
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
VIChospital2019-09-06

Finding into death of David John Farlech

48y · Male·Dilated cardiomyopathy with contributing factor of acute renal impairment

… Down's Syndrome and intellectual disability living in a group home, died from dilated cardiomyopathy with acute renal impairment. He presented with chest, rib cage and abdominal pain on 5 October 2018, was assessed by …

general practicecardiologyhyoscine butylbromide
VIChospital2014-09-09

Finding into death of Glenni Goodwin Ker

84y · Female·allergic reaction to metoclopramide (Maxalon) in a woman with acute myocardial i…

An 84-year-old woman with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and ischaemic bowel died following an allergic reaction to intramuscular metoc…

general medicineemergency medicinemedicationproceduralmetoclopramide
SAcommunity2009-03-30

Coroner's Finding: DALLING Brian Terrance and SALOTTI Jack William and GRZYWACZ Richard John and SOBEY Brian Leslie

Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease (all four); specific …

Four rural South Australian men (aged 42-76 years) died from acute coronary syndrome in 2004-2006. All presented to country medical practitioners with symptoms suggestive of…

general practiceemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationaspirin
SAaged care2025-03-31

Coroner's Finding: Kettlestring, Jacqueline Collette

64y · Female·acute bronchopneumonia complicating Alzheimer's dementia with head injury

A 64-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's dementia died from acute bronchopneumonia following a head injury sustained in an unwitnessed fall. She was under a guardianship or…

geriatric medicinegeneral medicine
VIChospital2021-07-26

Finding into death of G H

61y · Female·Pneumonia in a woman with multiple co-morbidities

…ed with family. The clinical course and management appear appropriate given her multiple comorbidities and acute deterioration. Early recognition and treatment occurred, though her underlying conditions and previous sev…

respiratory medicineemergency medicineolanzapine
VIChospital2013-11-18

Finding into death of Sean Raymond Adams

51y · Male·Multiorgan failure in a man with corrected congenital coarctation of the aorta a…

…a. He was diagnosed with NSTEMI and admitted. During preparation for cardiac catheterisation, he developed acute deterioration and suffered cardiac arrest. Resuscitation was undertaken following ARC guidelines but was u…

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