102 results for “left ventricular failure”
78y · Male·cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and atherosclerotic cardiovascula…
Ronald 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 p…
63y · Female·Cardiomegaly in a woman with aortic stenosis
… cardiac arrest and asystole while at the group home. Post-mortem examination confirmed enlarged heart with left ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis, and calcified stenotic aortic valve with signs of heart failu…
59y · Male·ischaemic heart disease due to coronary atherosclerosis; acute myocardial infarc…
… disease, paranoid schizophrenia, unstable type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and chronic renal failure died of acute myocardial infarction while residing in aged care. He had been admitted to hospital on 6 Fe…
34y · Male·Drowning due to shallow water blackout
…his father's sudden death, a mild blood alcohol level (0.09%), and possible underlying cardiac abnormality (left ventricular hypertrophy of uncertain aetiology, possibly related to reported steroid use). Supervision was …
67y · Male·cervical and thoracic spine injuries sustained in a fall from a mountain bike
… the crash. Post-mortem examination revealed significant coronary atherosclerosis, myocardial fibrosis, and left ventricular hypertrophy, which were noted as contributory conditions. The pathologist acknowledged that a p…
58y · Male·Hypertensive and valvular heart disease
…ad complex 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 commensurat…
54y · Male·acute myocardial infarction
…uly 2019 despite presenting with chest pain, dyspnea, and cold sweats on discharge day, with documented ventricular tachycardia episodes. The coroner found his first admission (5-8 July) was appropriately managed, but t…
73y · Female·atherosclerotic and hypertensive coronary vascular disease
…d the use of flecainide. Post-mortem examination revealed significant undiagnosed cardiac disease including left ventricular hypertrophy, cardiomegaly, and coronary artery stenosis. However, the coroner accepted expert o…
37y · Male·valvular and ischaemic heart disease
…arrest during 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 con…
83y · Female·Haemorrhage due to mitral valve disease (surgically repaired); specifically haem…
…ng Blake's tubing (soft rubber tubing with a bevelled end) attached to a syringe, the tubing perforated the left ventricle. The perforation initially appeared small but extended when the heart was placed under pressure a…
63y · Male·severe refractory heart failure despite coronary artery bypass and repeated prol…
A 63-year-old man detained under migration law died from severe refractory biventricular heart failure despite coronary artery bypass grafting and intensive cardiovascular support. He presente…
31y · Male·ischaemic heart disease
… with significant pre-existing cardiac disease (previous myocardial infarction with stenting, cardiomegaly, left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary atherosclerosis) and poorly controlled diabetes died of ischaemic heart d…
51y · Female·community acquired pneumonia
…nd maximal vasopressor support, she arrested at 7:06 am on 7 September. A review panel concluded the pump failure did not contribute to death, as her underlying cardiac dysfunction and septic shock were the primary caus…
62y · Male·fatal cardiac arrhythmia secondary to end-stage ischaemic cardiomyopathy
…plicated management. Death was from natural causes due to end-stage ischaemic cardiomyopathy with fatal ventricular arrhythmia.
91y · Male·Severe heart failure secondary to ischaemic cardiomyopathy
Ernest Robert Tester, a 91-year-old man with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure, died in an aged care facility. He experienced chest tightness and difficulty breathing at 2am, treated a…
74y · Female·Non traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage with further deterioration post medical …
…scope (poor visualization, suboptimal clot aspiration, frequent mirror cleaning) and likely entered the ventricular system. Post-operative imaging showed new intraventricular haemorrhage and hydrocephalus requiring exte…
60y · Male·end stage refractory chronic congestive cardiac failure on a background of chron…
A 60-year-old man with chronic schizophrenia, end-stage cardiac failure, renal failure, and dementia died of refractory congestive heart failure while under Mental Health Act de…
53y · Male·Acute myocardial infarction due to triple vessel atherosclerosis and thrombosis …
…022) showed equivocal results suggestive of ischaemia. An echocardiogram in February 2023 revealed abnormal left ventricular wall motion indicating coronary artery disease. However, instead of urgent coronary angiography…
30y · Male·Acute cardiac failure in association with severe ischaemic heart disease seconda…
A 30-year-old Afghan asylum seeker died from acute cardiac failure due to severe coronary atherosclerosis while in immigration detention. He had developed a large anterosep…
29y · Male·air embolus complicating gunshot wounds to chest
…lmonary vessels under positive pressure ventilation. Air embolus occurred in the coronary arteries, causing left ventricular dysfunction. The coroner found this a rare (4-5% occurrence) and unforeseeable complication tha…
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