Giorgos Mazonakis death triggers medical investigation in Greece

Giorgos Mazonakis medical investigation plasmapheresis Greek music Nikaia

Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis died at age 54 following a cardiac arrest during a plasmapheresis procedure at a private medical facility in Kolonaki. The incident has triggered a criminal investigation into the two doctors involved, who face charges of causing death through complicity. Authorities are examining the medical facility's licensing, noting it was registered as a general practice rather than a specialized unit for plasmapheresis. Investigators are also analyzing digital evidence, including a photo of the singer on the medical bed that was reportedly deleted by the physician.

Thousands of fans and fellow artists have gathered in Nikaia for a public vigil and to pay their respects. The funeral service is scheduled for 13:00 at the Third Cemetery of Athens. In a tribute, singer Antonis Remos performed one of Mazonakis' hits during a concert in Thessaloniki. Following the singer's death, his music has seen a significant surge in popularity on streaming platforms like Spotify.

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Adonis Georgiadis · Agia Triada Church · Antonis Remos · Athens · Athens Medical Association · Athens Third Cemetery · Charalambos Lykoudis · Giorgos Mazonakis · Greek Hematology Society · Greek Police · Haralampos Lykoudis · Hellenic Hematology Society

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Data indicates one apheresis machine had been operating for 42 minutes prior to the collapse of Giorgos Mazonakis. www.iatropedia.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Patient files for those undergoing apheresis lacked prior cardiology assessments and electrocardiograms.
[● 2 SOURCES] The ISA president, Giorgos Patoulis, noted the association has eight committees to monitor approximately 15,000 private practices. www.iatropedia.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis described the field of anti-aging treatments as a ‘gray zone’ due to a lack of clear regulations.
[● 8 SOURCES] Police investigations have identified contradictions in the testimonies provided by the two doctors involved. www.tokarfi.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Two apheresis machines were discovered during a recent inspection at the Kolonaki clinic. www.iatropedia.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] The Medical Association of Athens was unaware of the presence of apheresis machines at the clinic due to being misled by the doctors. www.sportal.gr
[● 16 SOURCES] The apheresis machine had been in operation for 42 minutes prior to the collapse of Giorgos Mazonakis. www.iatropedia.gr · karvasaras.gr · www.sportal.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek Hematology Society warned in 2019 about the risks of unregulated medical services.
[● 5 SOURCES] The Health Minister intends to ban misleading online advertisements for alternative therapies.
[● 2 SOURCES] Upon arrival, the patient was found without a pulse or spontaneous breathing.
[● 8 SOURCES] Doctors Ioanna Gaka and Ilias Theodoropoulos face charges of causing death by exposure. www.tokarfi.gr