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Could Oxycodone Lead To Sudden Death In A Person Diagnosed With Aortic Stenosis?

My Boyfriend passed away he had Aortic Stenosis. we recently found out a high level of oxicodone was found in his system as well. It wasn't his presciption he was appartely buying it from someone.

would this contribute to the sudden death he was only 53 years old.
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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I read your query and understood your concerns.

Sudden death is a common complication od Aortic stenosis.

Moreover in his blood were founded high level of oxycodone that may contributed to cardio respiratory collapse and sudden death.

Hope I answered to your query.
Dr. Benard
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Could Oxycodone Lead To Sudden Death In A Person Diagnosed With Aortic Stenosis?

Hi I read your query and understood your concerns. Sudden death is a common complication od Aortic stenosis. Moreover in his blood were founded high level of oxycodone that may contributed to cardio respiratory collapse and sudden death. Hope I answered to your query. Dr. Benard