(L.A.) Araxi Gligoriu, 88, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2006-01090

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 88-year-old Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Araxi Gligoriu.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Effects of Excess Dolasetron Administration, Clinical

Cause of Death B: Consequences of Left Hip Fracture

Other Significant Condition: Hypertensive Heart Disease

RIP ARAXI GLIGORIU (October 17, 1917 – February 8, 2006)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 9:44 a.m.

The decedent’s maiden name was Sarafian, which is Armenian. Her husband Levon Gligoriu was born in Romania.

Alternate transliteration / spelling: Sarafyan (Սարաֆեան)

Dolasetron (trade name Anzemet) is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. Its main effect is to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, which is a nerve that activates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata.