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"Autopsy Unveils Cause of Indiana Mom's Sudden Death on Plane from Dominican Republic"

An autopsy has revealed that the Indiana mom who died suddenly on a plane from the Dominican Republic passed away from a carotid artery dissection in her neck, a natural cause. The 41-year-old had been vacationing in Punta Cana and appeared healthy before falling ill on the flight home. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at a local hospital in Turks and Caicos. She leaves behind two children.

via ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV|

#autopsy #carotid-artery-dissection #health

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Indiana Mom's Sudden Death on Flight from Dominican Republic Due to Natural Causes

Stefanie Smith, a 41-year-old mother from Indiana, died from a carotid artery dissection while flying home from the Dominican Republic. This condition, which affects the major blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, is the most common cause of strokes in younger patients. Smith, who was an avid exerciser, suddenly went into convulsions on the plane and was diverted to a medical center in the Turks and Caicos, where she passed away. Her body is expected to be returned to Indiana next week.

via NBC News|

#carotid-artery-dissection #dominican-republic #health

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"Mysterious Death: Indiana Mom's Cause Revealed After Fatal Flight from Dominican Republic"

Stefanie Smith, who suffered a mid-flight medical emergency while returning from vacation in the Dominican Republic, has been revealed to have died of natural causes due to a carotid artery dissection. The 41-year-old's family had been seeking answers following her sudden death, which occurred during an American Airlines flight diversion to Turks and Caicos. Her brother confirmed that the autopsy results indicate no foul play, and her body is expected to be returned home soon.

via The Daily Beast|

#carotid-artery-dissection #health #medical-emergency

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"Brother Reveals Cause of Death for Mom Who Died Mid-Flight from Dominican Republic"

An Indiana mother, Stefanie Smith, died of natural causes, specifically a carotid artery dissection, while on an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. Her brother confirmed the cause of death, ruling out foul play. Carotid artery dissections can occur suddenly without a known cause, and various activities or underlying diseases can increase the risk of this condition.

via WSB Atlanta|

#air-travel #american-airlines #carotid-artery-dissection