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Warning signs ignored before Maradona’s death, trial hears
A forensic doctor has told a court in Buenos Aires that Diego Maradona's medical team ignored clear "warning signs" before his death in 2020. Dr Carlos Cassinelli said the football legend had…
The Story in Brief
A forensic doctor has told a court in Buenos Aires that Diego Maradona's medical team ignored clear "warning signs" before his death in 2020. Dr Carlos Cassinelli said the football legend had swollen fingers, edema in his lower limbs, hypertension and a rapid heart rate after surgery. He said the swelling posed a "life-threatening risk" but was not checked.
Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for potential negligence. Maradona died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema. The accused deny responsibility, saying he succumbed to natural causes after years of drug and alcohol abuse. The trial may run beyond August.
The Indian Opinion
The defence wants this seen as a tragic but natural end for a man with decades of addiction. But the forensic evidence points to specific, observable symptoms that were ignored. The trial will test whether home hospitalisation was a reckless decision or a reasonable choice for a difficult patient. The key question: did the doctors act differently from what any competent team would have done? The medical records will tell.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
