(L.A.) Chung Ja Kwon, 82, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-14031

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 82-year-old Asian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Chung Ja Kwon.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Refractory Septic Shock

Cause of Death B: Acute Renal Failure

Cause of Death C: Acute on Chronic Left Lower Limb Ischemia

Cause of Death D: Non-Alcohol-Related Liver Cirrhosis

Other Significant Conditions: Recurrent Hypoxic Respiratory Failure, Hepatitis B

RIP CHUNG JA KWON (January 7, 1942 – July 20, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 4:39 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on September 14.

“Acute on chronic” is a medical term that describes an acute (sudden) worsening or exacerbation of a chronic (long-term) condition.

“Refractory” means resistant to treatment or cure. In medical contexts, it describes a condition that does not respond well to typical therapies.

In septic shock, “refractory” indicates persistent hypotension and inadequate tissue perfusion despite standard resuscitation measures.