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13 results for right ventricular hypertrophy

VIChome2025-06-05

Finding into death of Caine David Knight

26y · Male·Cardiomegaly in a man with Prader-Willi syndrome

Caine David Knight, aged 26, died from cardiomegaly with right ventricular hypertrophy in the context of Prader-Willi syndrome and severe obesity. He had a complex medic…

cardiologyrespiratory medicinequetiapine
VIChospital2025-08-15

Finding into death of Person E

70y · Male·organising diffuse alveolar damage in the setting of hypertensive heart disease,…

…custody from organising diffuse alveolar damage in the setting of pre-existing hypertensive heart disease, right ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery atherosclerosis, and COPD. He presented on 18 April 2023 with acu…

respiratory medicineintensive care
SA2016-08-25

Coroner's Finding: HOPKINS Ronald William

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

…ald 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 pulmonary…

cardiologygeneral practicesalbutamol
QLD2019-06-20

Wise, Paul Robert

48y · Male·Coronary artery occlusion due to coronary artery atheroma

… 48, died of natural causes from coronary artery occlusion due to severe atherosclerosis (85% narrowing of right main coronary artery) while in custody at Capricornia Correctional Centre. He was found unresponsive in hi…

cardiologyforensic medicinequetiapine
WAhome2021-06-22

Inquest into the Death of Child AM (Name Subject to Suppression Order)

3y · Female·bronchopneumonia in an infant with obstructive sleep apnoea

…ood obesity (36 kg at death; normal weight 14-16 kg) with multiple cardiopulmonary complications including right heart hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep apnoea. She required CPAP/BiPAP support which complia…

paediatricsrespiratory medicinecommunicationsystem
VIChospital2022-08-19

Finding into death of Ruth Ann McKenna

62y · Female·Hypovolaemic and cardiogenic shock (hysterectomy) in the context of cardiomegaly…

…ithout immediate platelet availability despite platelet count of 51 (lower limit acceptable); unrecognised right ventricular hypertrophy with probable pulmonary hypertension missed on pre-anaesthetic evaluation; inadequ…

gynaecologyanaesthesiadiagnosticsystemmetaraminol
TAShospital2022-01-28

Coroner's Finding: Mitchell, Gordon Arthur David

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…

cardiologyemergency medicinediagnosticclinical decisionbeta-blocker
SAhospital2015-03-06

Coroner's Finding: SIMOS Theodoras Joannas

48y · Male·undetermined

A 48-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder, poorly controlled diabetes, sleep apnoea, obesity and cardiomegaly died unexpectedly at a rural hospital following acute psychotic agitation. He had absconded from a menta…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemdelayhaloperidol
SA2020-05-08

Coroner's Finding: CANHAM Craig Nicholas

63y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia complicating recent posterior myocardial infarct with underly…

… Hospital with thrombolysis, then transferred to Lyell McEwin Hospital where coronary angiography revealed right coronary artery thrombosis treated with stenting. He was discharged on 5 October 2016 and died suddenly 3 …

cardiologygeneral practicetenecteplase
QLDhospital2018-10-24

Statis, Joshua Ryan

12y · Male·Cardiac haemorrhage due to or as a consequence of congenital aortic stenosis (su…

…osis, died 18 days after a redo Konno procedure and aortic valve replacement when a CardioCel patch to the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) ruptured, causing catastrophic bleeding. He developed a sternotomy wound …

cardiothoracic surgerycardiologycommunicationdiagnosticwarfarin
WAhospital2022-11-03

Inquest into the Death of Jeffery William ROONEY

41y · Male·subarachnoid haemorrhage due to rupture of a berry aneurysm of the right interna…

…story including migraines, head injuries, hypertension, and substance use. In June 2021, he presented with right facial pain initially attributed to sinusitis; a cranial CT was ordered but not completed before his colla…

neurosurgeryemergency medicineamitriptyline
WAhome2021-08-26

Inquest into the Death of Baby E (Name Subject to Suppression Order)

<1y · Male·Complications of VATER syndrome and sacrococcygeal teratoma

Baby E was a 7-month-old neonate with VATER syndrome and sacrococcygeal teratoma who died from complications of these conditions. He was born prematurely at 30 weeks, requiring intubation and ventilation, and remained in…

neonatologynephrology
NSW2021-12-22

Inquest into the death of Jack LOH

Male·Unrecognised pulmonary hypertension in a setting of unsafe sleeping conditions

Jack Loh, a 6-month-old boy, died from unrecognised pulmonary hypertension while in unsafe sleeping conditions at a family day care centre. Jack was placed prone (face down) in an undersized bassinet with loose bedding m…

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