Giorgos Mazonakis death: Doctors arrested over clinic procedure FAST-MOVING

Giorgos Mazonakis plasmapheresis medical malpractice Stem Cell Clinic Athens

Two doctors have been arrested following the death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, who suffered cardiac arrest during a plasmapheresis procedure at the Stem Cell clinic in Kolonaki, Athens. Investigators are examining significant discrepancies in the timeline provided by the medical staff. While doctors claimed the singer collapsed before the procedure began, machine software indicates the device had been operating for approximately 42 minutes.

Authorities are also investigating claims that Mazonakis was unconscious for roughly 1.5 hours before emergency services were contacted. The clinic is facing scrutiny regarding its licensing, as the Athens Medical Association noted the premises were registered for primary care rather than specialized procedures like plasmapheresis. Additionally, the AADE has launched a tax investigation into the clinic's financial records.

Further complications have emerged, including reports of a non-functional defibrillator on-site and potential attempts to delete patient files. The Greek Health Minister has noted that performing such procedures outside of a hospital setting is illegal. An autopsy is expected to provide definitive findings on the cause of death.

Entities

Adonis Georgiadis · Athens Medical Association · Elias Theodoropoulos · Giorgos Mazonakis · Ilias Theodoropoulos · Ioanna Gaka · Medical Association of Athens · Miracell Athens · Stem Cell · Stem Cell clinic

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[● 4 SOURCES] Two doctors have been arrested in Greece following the death of a music star. adevarul.ro · hotnews.ro · www.youweekly.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Dr. Elias Theodoropoulos claims he was away from the clinic for a meal during the incident. www.press-gr.com · seleo.gr · www.dnews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis described anti-aging clinic regulations as a 'gray zone'. adevarul.ro · hotnews.ro
[DISPUTED] The Athens Medical Association reported that no plasmapheresis machine was found during unannounced inspections at the clinic. myportal.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A 2023 video shows the accused doctor presenting a plasmapheresis machine at a medical conference. myportal.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] Machine software indicates the device operated for 42 minutes. www.press-gr.com · seleo.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.usay.gr · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The plasmapheresis machines were imported through Miracell Athens, a company linked to a relative of the accused doctor. www.newsbomb.gr
[● 19 SOURCES] Giorgos Mazonakis died during a plasmapheresis procedure. adevarul.ro · www.youweekly.gr · www.press-gr.com · myportal.gr · seleo.gr · +6 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Forensic doctors determined that Giorgos Mazonakis had no prior history of heart disease. www.youweekly.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The plasmapheresis machine software indicates the device operated for 42 minutes. www.zarpanews.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · athina984.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The family's lawyer is seeking to upgrade the charges against the doctors to manslaughter with intent. www.zarpanews.gr · athina984.gr · www.usay.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Two doctors have been arrested following the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis. fjala.al · adevarul.ro · www.youweekly.gr · www.milletnews.com