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Hong Kong probes death linked to faulty catheter in heart surgery

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Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a suspected medical error after a 75-year-old patient died following a heart procedure. The patient, who had pre-existing respiratory and cholesterol conditions, passed away after air bubbles were detected during a percutaneous coronary intervention. Medical staff noted the air bubbles twice during the surgery, prompting an inquiry into the equipment used, specifically an improperly sealed catheter. AI

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Hong Kong probes death linked to faulty catheter in heart surgery

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Oscar Liu ·

    Medical blunder probe opened over death linked to improperly sealed catheter

    Hong Kong health authorities have opened an investigation into a suspected medical blunder involving an improperly sealed catheter used in a heart operation on a 75-year-old man who later died at Tuen Mun Hospital. The Hospital Authority said on Thursday that the patient, who had…

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