31 results for “cardiac arrhythmia (suspected)”
80y · Male·Multiple injuries due to motor vehicle collision (driver)
…nding section of road. The coroner suspected Mr Lowe suffered a sudden undiagnosed health event (possible cardiac arrhythmia or stroke) that degraded his judgment and vehicle control, as his behaviour was completely out…
27y · Female·Cardiac arrhythmia (first confirmed as ventricular fibrillation) of unascertaine…
A 27-year-old Aboriginal woman suffered sudden cardiac arrhythmia (ventricular fibrillation) immediately after recording video evidence of a suspected breach of…
27y · Male·Cause of death cannot be determined; most likely cardiac arrhythmia in the setti…
… man with schizophrenia subject to a Mental Health Act Treatment Order died of unknown cause, most likely cardiac arrhythmia. He had appropriate community mental health monitoring including regular appointments, medicat…
19y · Male·unexpected arrhythmogenic event leading to a fall from height, blunt force head …
…g on an obstacle course at Kapooka during the final training exercise. He experienced a sudden unexpected cardiac arrhythmia while climbing a ladder in an underground tunnel obstacle, fell approximately 4 metres, and su…
69y · Female·unascertained
Christine Pearl Stroner, 69, died of an unascertained cause on the evening of discharge following laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hiatus hernia repair at Fremantle Hospital. She was observed at 2pm with tachycardia (HR …
40y · Male·drowning whilst engaged in scuba diving
…ng heavy breathing and dyspnoea. The coroner found drowning was the primary cause, likely precipitated by cardiac arrhythmia given his poor fitness level, obesity, and 40% left anterior descending artery stenosis. Criti…
30y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia due to therapeutic clozapine use
…nd cephalexin. Clinical staff noted he appeared sedated upon return from hospital. The cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia due to therapeutic clozapine use, not airway obstruction as initially suspected. Key clinical …
66y · Male·blunt trauma head and chest
…before losing vehicle control and crashing fatally. Autopsy revealed severe atherosclerosis with probable cardiac syncope or seizure as the precipitant. His suspended driver's license and failure to wear a seatbelt were…
64y · Male·acute myocardial infarction in association with coronary artery atherosclerosis
…roner found his psychiatric and medical care reasonable and appropriate, noting he remained at persistent cardiac risk despite appropriate medications and that his refusal of surgery, driven by psychiatric illness and c…
16y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia or hypoxia in the setting of hydrocarbon inhalation
Bradley Hope, 16, died from cardiac arrhythmia or hypoxia following inhalation of hydrocarbon propellants from an aerosol deodorant purchased…
49y · Female·Unascertained; most likely cardiac abnormality
…PU where she was found unresponsive at 1am. Cause of death remained unascertained despite autopsy, though cardiac abnormality was suspected. The coroner found no clinical departure from standards regarding medical asses…
60y · Male·Hypertensive heart disease with chronic fatty liver as other significant conditi…
David Duggan, a 60-year-old man with hypertensive heart disease and cardiomegaly, was admitted to Caloundra Hospital on 10 January 2007 for management of severe acute back pain caused by a suspected L3/4 disc herniation …
73y · Male·Unknown - likely medical episode or drowning; insufficient evidence to determine…
…h found no trace. The coroner concluded he died on 31 March 2022, likely from a medical episode (possibly cardiac) given his recent health issues and competent seamanship, though drowning from capsizing cannot be exclud…
48y · Female·Unascertained; presumed sudden cardiac arrhythmia
…aused hospitalisation for deranged sodium levels. The cause of death remains unascertained, likely sudden cardiac arrhythmia. Key clinical lessons: (1) Chemical restraint via antipsychotics in disability settings requir…
24y · Male·drowning by misadventure following accidental fall overboard from fishing vessel…
…ive, gasp reflex, reduced breath-holding), cardiovascular (sudden heart rate and blood pressure changes, arrhythmia risk), and psychological (panic). These responses, combined with his lack of sea experience, the vessel'…
27y · Male·Cardiac arrest due to cardiac arrhythmia triggered by prone restraint (some of w…
…ck of follow-up protocols when he left unassessed the previous day. Coroner found the death resulted from cardiac arrhythmia triggered by combined effects of prone restraint (some weighted), sedative drugs, exertion, ch…
85y · Female·ischaemic heart disease with renal failure
Fernanda Catalano, 85 years old, died of ischaemic heart disease with renal failure at Lyell McEwin Hospital. She had suffered an unwitnessed fall at her aged care facility on 20 April 2016, was transferred to hospital w…
42y · Male·Fatal cardiac arrhythmia
A 42-year-old male with undiagnosed chronic coronary artery disease died of fatal cardiac arrhythmia at an immigration detention centre. Key contributing factors were: ingestion of methamphetamin…
43y · Female·acute toxic effects of amitriptyline
… not checked until 7.33 AM when she was found unresponsive. Autopsy confirmed amitriptyline toxicity with cardiac scarring. Key failings: premature discharge without complete cardiac investigation, inadequate assessment…
50y · Male·Head injuries due to motor vehicle accident
… not cause loss of consciousness. The driver likely experienced sudden fatigue, drowsiness or undiagnosed cardiac event. Key lessons: medical practitioners should assess fitness to drive in patients with multiple condit…
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