204 results for “pulmonary embolism”
67y · Male·hypoxic respiratory failure in the setting of pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and …
…ed 67, died in custody at Lyell McEwin Hospital from hypoxic respiratory failure complicating pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. He had been imprisoned at Yatala Labour Prison and rece…
38y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolism due to bilateral deep calf vein thrombi
…umonia with oxygen and antibiotics. He rapidly deteriorated and died in cardiac arrest. Autopsy revealed pulmonary thromboembolism from bilateral deep vein thrombi as the cause of death, with dilated cardiomyopathy as a…
65y · Female·Catastrophic cerebellar haemorrhage with pulmonary embolic, subarachnoid haemorr…
…tted to hospital with a brain bleed. She died from catastrophic cerebellar haemorrhage with contributing pulmonary embolism, subarachnoid haemorrhage, and hypertension. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinic…
70y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolus secondary to deep vein thrombosis
Bruce Camp, a 70-year-old man with intellectual disability living in residential care, died from pulmonary thromboembolus secondary to deep vein thrombosis. He presented to a general practitioner on 29 March 201…
83y · Male·pulmonary fat embolism complicating interstitial lung disease
An 83-year-old experienced motorcyclist died from pulmonary fat embolism complicating interstitial lung disease following a compound fracture of the right tibia sus…
66y · Male·Undetermined natural causes; possibly pulmonary embolism or coronary artery thro…
…to decomposition, but the forensic pathologist considered death consistent with natural causes, possibly pulmonary embolism or coronary artery thrombosis related to his clotting disorder, or complications of alcoholism.…
43y · Female·pulmonary embolism
A 43-year-old woman died from pulmonary embolism after hysteroscopy for investigation of heavy menstrual bleeding. Following the procedure, she …
16y · Male·pulmonary embolism secondary to nephrotic syndrome
…ylan Riley, a 16-year-old with steroid-responsive minimal change nephrotic syndrome, died from a massive pulmonary embolism (PE) on 1 August 2015. He presented to Rockingham Hospital with dyspnoea, hypoxia, tachycardia …
46y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolism complicating left calf deep venous thrombosis
…Clexane and a follow-up ultrasound appointment. That evening at home he collapsed and died from a saddle pulmonary embolism. The coroner found the triage assessment was appropriate, Fast Track referral was justified, an…
59y · Male·Pulmonary embolus
…patient was discharged with outpatient follow-up. He died at home the next day; autopsy revealed massive pulmonary embolism. The coroner found that while COPD was a reasonable diagnosis, the sudden onset of dyspnoea wit…
63y · Male·pulmonary thrombo-emboli following coronary artery bypass grafting
Michael Nalder, 63, died from pulmonary thromboembolism on postoperative day 9 following elective coronary artery bypass grafting for severe cor…
58y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolism complicating right calf deep venous thrombosis
…ay with dizziness attributed to beta-blocker side effects and was again discharged. He died at home from pulmonary embolism. The coroner found that while his presentation was atypical of PE, there was conflicting eviden…
63y · Male·massive pulmonary embolism due to immobilised left leg from torn Achilles tendon
A 63-year-old man with an Achilles tendon rupture died from massive pulmonary embolism 15 days after injury. He presented to ED with calf pain, was diagnosed with ruptured Achilles t…
79y · Male·Complications of ischaemic heart disease
…sease. He had significant cardiac history including previous myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, pleural effusion and congestive heart failure. He collapsed in his cell on the morning of 19 O…
64y · Female·Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis in right leg, with contribu…
Lynette Babington, a 64-year-old woman, died from acute pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis in her right leg, complicated by severe pulmonary hypertensio…
65y · Male·Unascertained (Natural Causes) - most likely myocardial infarction or pulmonary …
…clared deceased. The forensic pathologist determined death was most likely from myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism against a background of chest infection, representing the final stage of accelerated natural ag…
86y · Male·pulmonary embolism following deep vein thrombosis
Rex Rouse, 86, died from pulmonary embolism following deep vein thrombosis while admitted to the psychiatric unit at Launceston General Hos…
60y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolism in a man with deep vein thrombosis following a fractur…
… post-fracture but did not seek medical advice, believing these were normal. He died on 16 November from pulmonary embolism secondary to DVT. The coroner found medical care reasonable but noted that patients with lower …
59y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia secondary to recurrent anal squamous cell carcinoma with su…
…rred to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for ongoing management. He deteriorated with respiratory distress, pulmonary embolism and ureteric obstruction, and was transitioned to palliative care. The coroner found no want of…
40y · Unknown·Pulmonary thrombo-emboli complicating deep vein thrombosis of the right leg
Andy, an unidentified homeless man in his 30s or 40s, died from a massive pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis of the right leg. Two days before death, he fell down …
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