A report was received on 26 apr 2021 from the home therapy nurse (htn) of a (b)(6) year old male with a medical history including congestive heart failure, abdominal aortic aneurysm, 90% blockage in carotid artery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension and end stage renal disease, stating the patient was found expired at an unspecified time while performing a standard hemodialysis treatment without a care partner present on (b)(6) 2021.Additional information was received on 27-28 apr 2021 from the htn who stated the record for the date of the event showed treatment was unremarkable and met the programed parameters for the therapy session.The caregiver entered the room and found the patient unresponsive and connected to the device.Emergency medical services (ems) were called and the patient was pronounced.Per the htn, the cause of death is likely related to the patient's extensive cardiac comorbidities, unrelated to nxstage product and therapy.
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