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Covid patient with a h/o high bp, arrhythmia, rbbb, normal renal/liver function dies from systemic shock, pneumonia and finally brain ischemia.he was heparin perfused, but heparin was accidentally stopped (for 2h) 6 hours before dying. death cause?
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We can't tell you the exact cause of death. An autopsy would be the way to get an accurate answer.
Answered 4/3/2021
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Typically, cause of death in COVID cases and as described is multi system organ failure, an autopsy can help clarify.
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