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[Alengregoric]

Hi. I beg politely to answer one question. My girlfriend of age 27 died half year ago. She collapsed and never woke up. Cpr was unsuccsesfull. Autopsy wrote mors subita naturalis in statu aethylico. Suspectum miocarditis acuta. Oedema pulmonary. Cyanosis hepata. But the true cause wasnt identified because they said there were no abnormalities in heart structure or other organs. I ask what can cause this sudden death. She got entire life syncopes. But she woke up immediatelly

[WardijaWardija]

Hi Alengregoric. I am so sorry for the loss of your girlfriend. It must have been a major shock and trauma for you.

I think what you have here is a collection of several heart and heart related conditions, rather than one specific cause, which can often be the case.

I'm not a doctor but just trying to be helpful using my translation skills in Italian. So the conditions you mention, suggest that the pulmonary odema was due to an excessive amount of fluid in the lungs, this can be a complication of heart disease.

Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle itself which can cause difficulty for the heart to pump properly and in turn cause arrhythmias (rapid or abnormal heart rhythms).

Cyanosis hepta simply refers to the bluish tint to the skin, that is caused by lack of oxygen in the tissues just under the skin.

You suggest that your girlfriend did know she had some kind of heart issue . . ? Was she taking medication?

I'm wondering if your girlfriend may have been born with a genetic/inherited heart condition ?

Such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy- or as it is more commonly known as Sudden Cardiac Death Syndrome.

I have this condition, only found out when I was in my 50's, so it came as quite a shock.

If the autopsy report is really bothering you, maybe you could speak to your late girlfriend's Cardiologist for a fuller explanation of how and why she sadly passed away.

Sometimes there is no definitive cause of death but I think the conditions on the autopsy report are major contributing factors in your girlfriends case.

Perhaps some emotional support for yourself may be helpful in accepting the situation, but its early days and these things take time . .

I wish you well.

[Alengregoric in reply to WardijaWardija]

There was no cardiologist. All family suffered from heart issues. She was the only which they say it has no problems. Three months before that she got last syncope. In that time i didnt understand that. Am not doctor. We went on ECG but they said everything is normal. And then she got immediatwly weight gain. Last day of her life ahe felt some chest pain but it wasnt so bothering for her. She said if this get worse i will go to emergency. But ahe died when she woke up in the morning

[WardijaWardija]

The episodes of syncope ( what we call fainting or passing out) is not generally life-threatening UNLESS you have a serious underlying medical condition.So it suggests that she probably did, but she was not necessarily formally diagnosed, as she didnt even have an active Cardiologist, which is a little surprising given you say all the family had heart issues.

I would imagine from what you say, that she probably wasn't formally diagnosed, as I'm sure she would have discussed it, her condition with you, given it has serious medical implications as to eventually starting a family . . . And, she hopefully would have been on a lot of preventative medication, including blood thinners.

Seems maybe that Slovakian health care differs from the UK. or somehow she got lost in the medical system.

Here, if someone is diagnosed with an inherited form of heart disease, genetic testing is available for all immediate blood relatives for testing/screening, the results of which can help other relatives make informed choices as to their own personal health.

ECG's and many other basic heart tests do not show up some genetic heart condition, that's possibly why you were told everything was OK.

I was initially misdiagnosed, it was only when I was offered a Cardiac MRI, that my Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy / SDS was properly identified. I now exist on a vast amount of medication and have to control my stress levels, but I'm still here which is a blessing each and every day.

Acceptance of a traumatic life event is rarely easy. It takes time and often a lot of soul searching. But please do not blame yourself in any way. Sadly most of these genetic heart conditions do not give the sufferer any prior warning signs that a cardiac attack is about to happen. It's simply just comes out of the blue and resuscitation is rarely possible.

I'd urge you to talk this through with someone, a friend, someone from your Church, if you practice your religion, or a professional bereavment counsellor so that you can eventually come to terms with what has happened and you go on to live your life, in memory of your former girlfriend who sadly didnt get that chance.

Blessings for you 🙏🙏🙏

[Alengregoric]

We are from slovenia. Exellent medical services but nobody gave a shit. Even a familiar members werent examined after she passed away. Because nobody takes you serious ecxept if you are dying. But they are the beat in the world to save old people or drunks ones. Sadly

[Alengregoric]

Yes is always life threatening because 30 seconds to 1 minute you dont have heart beath and your lungs are not working

[WardijaWardija]

My mistake, I meant Slovenia but my fingers typed Slovakia.Before I was properly diagnosed in the UK, I used to live in Malta, where I had 3 stents put in. Same thing, great medical facilities but the nurses left a lot to be desired.

They cared nothing for the patients, young, old or drunk, unless it was a member of THEIR FAMILY . . So I get what your saying.

There's nothing I can say to ease your pain, just keep strong, physically well and as focused best you can.

Take it slowly, day by day, we call it "Baby Steps" . .

Go at your own pace my dear, some times it helps to write down your thoughts and feelings, keep it private in a notebook and in time you will notice the changes.

Your command of the English language is very good by the way.

You can do this, really you can 🙏🙏🙏

[Alengregoric]

Thanks and best wishes