(L.A.) Christopher Arciaga, 21, Died From an Embolism

Case Number: 2024-12961

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 21-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Christopher Arciaga.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Cause of Death B: Deep Vein Thrombosis of Lower Extremities

RIP CHRISTOPHER ARCIAGA (April 30, 2003 – August 15, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 10:30 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on August 24.

For young people, intravenous drug use can be a risk factor for pulmonary embolism.

Intravenous drug use can significantly increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities. This is because repeated trauma to veins from injections can damage blood vessel walls, and the injected drugs themselves may have properties that increase clotting risk.