Death Summary
Death Summary
Decedent Information:
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Name: [DECEDENT'S FULL NAME]
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Age: [DECEDENT'S AGE]
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Gender: [DECEDENT'S GENDER]
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Date of Birth: [DECEDENT'S DATE OF BIRTH]
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Date of Death: [DATE OF DEATH]
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Place of Death: [PLACE OF DEATH]
Circumstances of Death:
Mr. John Doe was brought to St. Joseph's Hospital's Emergency Department by ambulance on March 14, 2024, at 9:32 PM. He was found unresponsive in his home by a family member. The emergency medical team administered CPR on the scene before transporting him to the hospital.
Upon arrival at the Emergency Department, Mr. Doe was still unresponsive with absent vital signs. Resuscitation efforts were continued without success, and he was pronounced dead at 10:15 PM on March 15, 2024.
Medical History:
Mr. Doe had a significant medical history, which included:
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Medical Condition |
Treatment/Management |
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Hypertension |
Medication: Lisinopril 20mg once daily |
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Type 2 Diabetes |
Insulin therapy; last HbA1c: 8.6% (December 2023) |
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Hyperlipidemia |
Statin therapy; last LDL: 110 mg/dL (January 2024) |
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Obesity |
Diet and exercise counseling; BMI: 33.1 kg/m² (March 2024) |
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Sleep Apnea |
CPAP therapy; compliance: irregular |
Events Leading to Death:
The events leading to Mr. Doe's death are as follows:
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Mr. Doe had a history of poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension.
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He was non-compliant with his medications, often missing doses of both Lisinopril and insulin.
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Family members reported that Mr. Doe had been experiencing increasing fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness in the days leading up to his death.
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On the day of his death, Mr. Doe complained of severe chest pain radiating to his left arm and shortness of breath. His family found him collapsed on the floor of his home and promptly called emergency services.
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Autopsy findings revealed significant coronary artery disease with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) as the cause of death.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Mr. John Doe's death was attributed to complications of acute myocardial infarction secondary to underlying coronary artery disease. Contributing factors include poorly controlled diabetes, hypertension, and non-compliance with medication regimens. Despite resuscitative efforts, Mr. Doe could not be revived and was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital on March 15, 2024.
