Maradona's doctors missed renal red flag, court hears
Late football legend's failing kidneys should have been a red flag for his doctors, specialist tells trial into star's death. Leer más
A former World Cup champion, Diego Maradona, passed away at the age of 60 following a brain clot surgery. Maradona had been battling chronic kidney disease and a specialist testified that his doctors ignored red flags regarding his failing kidneys. The late football legend died from heart failure and acute pulmonary oedema. Seven healthcare professionals, including Maradona's personal physician, psychiatrist, and nursing staff, are on trial for criminal negligence.
The trial also explores whether allowing Maradona to convalesce at home instead of in a medical facility led to his untimely demise. The specialist emphasized that daily medical check-ups, blood tests, and monitoring of vital signs should have been provided, as there were no records of blood tests during his two-week recovery period.
Maradona's swollen stomach was captured in images during his final days. An autopsy revealed that he suffered in agony for several hours before passing away. The accused medical team faces up to 25 years in prison if found guilty. They deny any responsibility for Maradona's death, and the trial is expected to continue until September.
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