Richard Pearshall, n/a, [No occupation stated]
- 406 PM/1851/195
- Item
- 1 Oct 1851 - 3 Oct 1851
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: n/a
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 1 Oct 1851
Date of death: 3 Oct 1851
Disease (transcribed): Disease of the kidneys. Hypertrophy of the heart. Aortic valves consisting of but two flaps which were rigid, & unpliable. Congestion of the liver. Old double pleurisy
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidneys, heart); Pleurisy (Lungs); Congestion (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: 'This patient was admitted with a very dusky complexion & remarkably blue lips, suffering from cough and shortness of breath. He was stated to have been ailing since Xmas, complaining of pains down both arms, equally affecting both; it was believed to be a slight cold with rheumatism’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a