Inquest into the death of Lawrence Hausia

30y · Male·atherosclerotic coronary artery disease

Lawrence Hausia, a 30-year-old man with type II diabetes and hypertension, died of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease while in custody at Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre. He had engaged in physical activities including boxing in the exercise yard, then returned to his cell complaining of feeling hot and chest soreness. He was found unresponsive approximately 90 minutes later. Post-mortem examination revealed significant three-vessel coronary artery disease with widespread myocardial fibrosis, suggesting previous ischaemic damage. The coroner found he received appropriate care for his pre-existing conditions while in custody and identified no inadequacies in resuscitation attempts. The degree of coronary disease in a relatively young man suggests possible genetic predisposition, and relatives were advised to seek testing.