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My Farther Died Of A Heart Attack On A Bike

Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2021

Question: My farther died of a heart attack on a bike ride with me last month, I want to know if his death was instant or if he suffered. When I found him after coming back up the track, he was lay on his back unresponsive and vomiting from the mouth.

Cause of Death:

- Occlusive Coronary Artery Atheromatousthrombus

- Severe Coronary artery atherosclerosis

- Severe Sleep Apnoea

Did he stand a chance if medical personal got there in time or would he have passed away instantly?

I panic thinking of he wasn’t vomiting he could still be here and maybe chocked?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I am sorry about your father.
According to your description the death happened imediately due to heart attack, myocardial infarction due to severe atherosclerosis and thromosis of coronary artery.
The vomiting happened because of the heart attack and I don't think chocking happened .
According to your description nothing could have been done.
I believe that death happened imediately without much suffering.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng