A varicose veins can be a cause of death?

Question

My grandfather Diagnosis on 1985 are pigmentatic the anterior portion of the ankle bilaterally, stasis of venous circulation in the legs was noted but no ulceration was appreciated, dilated tortuous veins involving bc legs which extended into popliteal areas was noted and trendelenburg test was positive for bilateral involvement of the deep veins.

On 1987 my grandfather died, his cause of death are respiratory arrest, Pneumonia, hypostatic status post CVA, with right hemiparesis, Thromboembolic, and PTB minimal.

The diagnosis of my gandfather on 1985 can be his cause of death?

Answer 1

varicose veins could ave ben  contributeing factor but not the cause.

Answer 2

Varicose veins typically cause problems in the leg and make walking difficult. They don't directly cause death. The causes as you've stated above in the report, indicate pneumonia and respiratory problems. Possibly a heart ailment.

Answer 3

No, the 1987 date and cause would be the one. Varicose veins usually cause a lot of pain and can be surgically repaired. Spider veins and varicose veins are common in older folks. Best to you young lady.