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Patient Dies After 10-Hour CT Scan Delay

Originally Published 4 months ago — by San Diego Union-Tribune

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Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

A lawsuit alleges that a delay of over 10 hours in performing a CT scan contributed to the death of Andrew Gabor from a pulmonary embolism, highlighting concerns about hospital response times and blood clot prevention. The case underscores the importance of timely diagnostics and proactive clot prevention measures, with experts emphasizing the need for vigilance and advocacy to prevent such fatalities.