Propofol found in toxicology tests of late Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis

Toxicology results from the University of Thessaloniki indicate that propofol, a powerful anesthetic, was present in samples taken from the late Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis. The laboratory plans to finish a detailed quantitative analysis by the end of the week and has asked for a new sample to confirm the findings. In parallel, histological examinations of the singer’s heart are underway to pinpoint when the cardiac abnormality developed and whether it might be linked to recent hydrotherapy sessions before September 9.

A 56-year-old doctor implicated in the case maintains she did not provide sedation, yet employees at her Karneadou Street clinic have provided conflicting testimony. A nurse reported that the doctor asked her to contact an anesthesiologist about a possible antidote for propofol, and the anesthesiologist confirmed there is no known antidote. Authorities also uncovered an online search for a propofol antidote after lifting telecommunications confidentiality.