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What Caused Sudden Death And Dark Brown Vomit Before Dying?
My friends elderly Father died suddenly in the middle of a conversation he vomited a dark brown vomit before he died. Years ago he had a anuerism in his abdomen that was clamped but six months ago it had a slow leak. What do you believe was the cause of his death? Thank you.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
short answer: anueirsm rupture is the cause of death
detailed answer:If an aortic aneurysm bursts, or ruptures, there is sudden, severe pain, an extreme drop in blood pressure, and signs of shock. Without immediate medical treatment, death occurs.
detailed answer:If an aortic aneurysm bursts, or ruptures, there is sudden, severe pain, an extreme drop in blood pressure, and signs of shock. Without immediate medical treatment, death occurs.
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