(L.A.) Daniel Padilla-Barron, 34, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2018-03703

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 34-year-old Latin American male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Daniel Padilla-Barron.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Myocardial Infarction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Methamphetamine Toxicity; Glycosuria

RIP DANIEL PADILLA-BARRON (December 7, 1983 – May 13, 2018)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 3:16 p.m.

Methamphetamine use is strongly associated with both acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and accelerated atherosclerotic heart disease, even in relatively young individuals.

Glycosuria (glucose in the urine) indicates that the patient had elevated blood glucose levels at some point prior to death, exceeding the renal threshold for glucose reabsorption. In adults, this most often suggests undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, although it can also occur transiently with severe stress or acute illness.