Opinion ID: 1700105
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: by mr. stone:

Text: Q Now, as I take your testimony, you are saying that really this fall may have started a chain reaction of some sort which ultimately resulted in Mr. Wilson's death, is that correct? A It didn't result in it, no. It set off. . .       Q Now, would it be correct to say that it would not have caused his death except for the existence of the heart condition? A I wouldn't say it was correct to say it caused his death. It was correct to say that it may have contributed to his overall life existence during that next month or so to the point where it could make him put extra strain on his heart.       Q Now, do you know when he fell? A I am going to have to give you an approximation. Q That's all right. I withdraw it. It's not that important. A Actually, he talked about thisdoing quite well until 12-22-72, he had fallen down some steps striking his buttocks on 12-22. Q All right. Now, would it be correct to say Mr. Wilson's heart condition was a condition upon which the accident operated? A Not directly, no. But, it could indirectly.       Q But, it created tension, anxiety and like symptoms in Mr. Wilson which operated on the heart condition? A Right. Q All right. A These caused an increased demand of the heart for oxygen. This tension in his situation would keep his blood pressure up, and all of which had a detrimental effect on known heart disease, which he had. Q This accident did start something in movement or momentum, didn't it, Doctor, that ultimately affected his heart? A Right. . . .       Q Was that related to the fall? A I think that wasthatthat is what set him off this time, yes. That is what got him all going back and forth to the doctor for pain shots and raising sand, and the conflicts he would get into with the people.