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Autopsy Report: Mohamad Abu Abbas, Baghdad, Iraq (Natural Death) (0050-04-CID259-80155) (Death Certificate Included)
May 10, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1008
Autopsy No: ME04-110; Mohamad Abu Abbas, a 55 year old Iraqi male detained as a prison of war in Baghdad, Iraq, died in U.S. custody. Mr. Abbas had a history of ischemic heart disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and two possible previous myocardial infractions. On March 7, 2004, Mr. Abbas complained of chest pain and shortness of breath. He was brought to a medical clinic for evaluation where he became unresponsive. Emergency resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. Cause of Death: Atherosclertoic Cardiovascular disease. Manner of Death: Natural.
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- 2004-03-08, Baghdad, Iraq, Death
- Mohamad Abu Abbas, a 55 year old Iraqi male detained as a prison of war in Baghdad, Iraq, died in U.S. custody. Mr. Abbas had a history of ischemic heart disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and two possible previous myocardial infractions. He was taking medication at the time of his death. On March 7, 2004, Mr. Abbas complained of chest pain and shortness of breath. He was brought to a medical clinic for evaluation where he became unresponsive. Emergency resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The autopsy report indicates that there was marked cardiomegaly with focally severe calcific atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. The cause of death was determined to be atherosclertoic cardiovascular disease (heart attack) and the manner of death was deemed natural.