(L.A.) Monica Salgado, 33, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2024-02542
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 33-year-old Hispanic female that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Monica Salgado.
Manner of Death: Natural
Cause of Death A: Pulmonary Embolism
Cause of Death B: Deep Vein Thrombosis
Other Significant Conditions: Status-Post Repair of Viscus Perforation, Status-Post Caesarean Section, Diabetes Mellitus
RIP MONICA SALGADO (July 11, 1990 – February 9, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 11:19 p.m.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 24.
A perforated viscus, also known as an intestinal or bowel perforation, is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the wall of the gastrointestinal tract ruptures and the enteric contents leak into the peritoneal cavity (e.g., the space between the abdominal wall and the internal organs)