Doctors ignored ‘warning signs’ before Maradona’s death, court hears
According to a forensic physician, the footballer’s condition progressively worsened in the days after his hospital discharge.
Diego Maradona succumbed to heart failure and acute pulmonary edema, fluid accumulation in the lungs, two weeks after a surgical procedure. Seven medical professionals are currently on trial in Argentina for potential negligence that may have played a role in his death. Forensic physician Carlos Cassinelli, a member of the medical board, testified that he noticed warning signs, including edema in the lower limbs, swelling in fingers, shortness of breath, hypertension, and an unusually rapid heartbeat.
However, despite these red flags, no one investigated the source of swelling, considering it a life-threatening issue. Cassinelli believes these warning signs were disregarded because doctors maintained their approach without alteration. Furthermore, Maradona's condition deteriorated progressively after being discharged from the hospital, leading to 12 hours of agony before his passing.
The accused maintain that the legendary footballer died from natural causes, attributing Maradona's struggles to cocaine and alcohol addictions. The trial is projected to continue beyond August.
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