Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Summary
Doctors caring for late Argentina football legend Diego Maradona missed important signs of kidney failure during his recovery after brain surgery, a specialist told a court. The trial is investigating whether his medical team acted with criminal negligence in providing care that may have endangered his life.Key Facts
- Diego Maradona died at age 60 from heart failure and fluid buildup in his lungs on November 25, 2020.
- Maradona had chronic kidney disease, which should have been a warning sign for his doctors.
- Seven healthcare workers, including his personal doctor and nursing staff, face criminal charges for poor care.
- The trial is examining if letting Maradona recover at home instead of in a hospital put his life at risk.
- A kidney specialist said Maradona needed daily medical checks, blood tests, and monitoring, but these were not recorded.
- Maradona’s swollen body and high blood pressure were also ignored by his medical team.
- Autopsy results showed he suffered for several hours before dying.
- If found guilty, the accused could face up to 25 years in prison.
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