Forensic doctor says ignored symptoms may have led to Maradona's death
A forensic physician testified that clear warning signs were overlooked before Diego Maradona died, fueling a negligence trial of seven medical staff.
In a trial held north of Buenos Aires, a forensic doctor testified that Diego Maradona showed multiple alarming health indicators prior to his death, including lower-limb edema, swollen fingers, breathing difficulty, hypertension and an unusually fast pulse. He asserted that none of the attending staff examined the swelling, even though it posed a serious risk. The proceedings, which started in April, target seven medical workers accused of failing to act on these signs, potentially hastening the former football star’s demise from heart failure and acute pulmonary oedema two weeks after surgery.
The doctor, Carlos Cassinelli, serves on a medical board reviewing Maradona’s medical records and statements. His testimony underscores the alleged negligence at the home hospital where Maradona was being treated.
Why it matters
The case probes possible medical negligence in the death of a global sports icon, raising questions about patient safety standards.
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