The household of a mum-of-six who was discovered collapsed on her kitchen ground have been advised they may by no means know precisely why she died.
Karen Atkin, 54, from Hull, had a identified historical past of heroin abuse in addition to lung illness, epilepsy and psychological well being issues.
She had engaged effectively with a drug rehabilitation programme and spent the hours earlier than her collapse on October 6 together with her accomplice, who stated that they had a ‘very nice’ night collectively earlier than she began to behave oddly.
Ms Atkin was discovered to have suffered a cardiac arrest which starved her mind of oxygen and handed away in hospital 12 days later.
Blood samples couldn't be taken because of the threat they pose to some sufferers with vital oxygen ranges.
It’s thought the 54-year-old might have taken medication, however docs had been unable to verify this or set up whether or not the cardiac was arrest was finally attributable to substances, a seizure or her lung illness.
In an announcement learn out on the inquest, her accomplice stated: ‘We've got been in a relationship on and off for 23 years and we had only a few arguments. [Karen’s] well being was at all times up and down.
‘She suffered a coronary heart murmur and continual obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD). She had acquired herself clear of the gear [drugs] however nonetheless took crack cocaine typically and frequently smoked.
‘The day earlier than she collapsed we had date night time and I acquired us a Chinese language takeaway. We had a very nice time, the most effective in an extended whereas. After I got here again from getting the takeaway her eyes appeared glazed and I puzzled if she had taken heroin.
‘I went to mattress within the couch and awoke at 5.30am. Karen wasn’t within the bed room and I discovered her kneeling on the kitchen subsequent to the oven with the door open which I discovered unusual.
‘She wasn’t responding so I laid her on the ground and known as for an ambulance. I gave CPR till paramedics arrived and he or she was taken to hospital.’
Karen by no means regained consciousness in hospital and her situation was deemed irreversible.
The inquest additionally heard an announcement from her son, who stated: ‘She has six youngsters however I’m the one one who nonetheless frequently visited her. She fought her drug behavior since I used to be younger. She was hooked on heroin and suffered from a weak coronary heart together with different illnesses.
‘Within the final three years earlier than she died she was addressing her heroin dependancy and went on a methadone programme. She hardly ever sought assist for her medical circumstances and simply acquired on with it however her day-to-day life was drastically affected by her well being.
‘She was trying extra ailing in the previous few months earlier than she died and I final noticed her in September. I discovered she was in hospital however I couldn’t go to her as a result of restrictions meant just one customer was allowed which was my grandmother.’
Coroner Lorraine Harris referred separate allegations made by the son to the police, however no proof of foul play was discovered together with indicators of trauma or violence.
Delivering an open verdict, Ms Harris stated she had no motive to consider Karen had taken any substances in opposition to her will.
She added: ‘There are some questions that can perpetually stay unanswered. My condolences exit to all those that liked and cared for Karen.’
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