(L.A.) Jose Chiguil-Tecum, 50, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03985

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Hispanic male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Jose Chiguil-Tecum.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Probable Anaphylaxis

Cause of Death B: Benazepril Use

RIP JOSE CHIGUIL-TECUM (July 22, 1972 – April 13, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 11:22 p.m.

Benazepril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.

Benazepril can cause a serious adverse reaction called angioedema, which involves swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and airway. Although ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema is not a classic IgE-mediated allergic reaction, it can occur suddenly, lead to airway obstruction, be fatal, and is sometimes documented as “anaphylaxis” in medical records.