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Failures led to death of Sir Richard Branson's wife, inquest finds
HealthInquest into the death of Lady Joan Branson
An inquest has concluded that the death of Lady Joan Branson, wife of Sir Richard Branson, was linked to a lack of preventative medication at a private hospital.
The 80-year-old died on 24 November last year after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west London.
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- The hospital's failure to provide preventative medication contributed to her death
- Lady Joan was at a'very high risk' of a cardiac event
- She did not receive prophylactic anticoagulants despite the high risk
- The inquest was held at Westminster Coroner's Court
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Expected Outcomes
- The inquest's findings may lead to changes in medical procedures at the hospital
Why It Matters
The case highlights the importance of preventative medication in high-risk patients
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 9BBC News: Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
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