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A blank page with a black dot. This is the point that Marco Antonio Procopio would like to make on the matter concerning the death of Margaret Spada, the 22-year-old who died after rhinoplasty surgery in Rome, in her medical practice in Eur. So the doctor, under investigation for the young woman’s death, returns to social media. An enigmatic post which, surprisingly, collects many positive comments. «A big hug, you are an excellent doctor, and you always will be! I embrace you from the bottom of my heart.”
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Margaret Spada, what’s behind cardiac arrest. The cardiologist: “She could have been saved”
He posts on Instagram
Immediately after the tragedy, the doctor tried to erase all traces of his activity from social media and remained in the deepest silence. Then yesterday came the big twist, with a cryptic message, stormed by the doctor’s fans, many women and girls who invite him not to give up: “Those who know you know…We love you.”
The investigation
The doctor is accused of having caused the death of Margaret Spada, who had gone to his office in via Cesare Pavese for a rhinoplasty but died following the administration of anesthesia.
Then there are the notes from the health authorities, according to which the clinic did not have the necessary authorizations to carry out such operations.
The positive comments
But there are many who take the doctor’s side: «Those who don’t know them personally cannot speak – writes Gianna – they are people of infinite humanity and I can tell you that they do their work out of passion and not for money as many people think . They did good to many people and without money.” While Marzia praises the university curriculum of the doctor, who graduated in Romania, after having failed the entrance test to the Gemelli faculty of medicine: «The degree in Romania, as you all say, has nothing to do with it given that the best universities are there that while you study they also make you practice things that in Italy we dream of, actually remember that it is Italy that is moving forward with recommendations”.
Failed the tests
Meanwhile, it emerges that Procopio, before graduating in Romania, had attempted to enroll at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome Agostino Gemelli, one of the most prestigious universities in the medical field, without managing to pass the test where he came 6230th. In 2011 – as La Repubblica writes – he got 13.5 out of 100, placing himself at the bottom of the ranking.
Who is
Born in Brazil, 32 years old, Marco Antonio Procopio is the surgeon who had to operate on 22 year old Margaret Spada, in an outpatient clinic in a medical center in the capital at number 410 viale Cesare Pavese, in the Eur area. Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the The “Vasile Goldis” university of Arad, Romania, is one of the two investigated for the young woman’s death.
She was not resuscitated properly
Margaret Spada was not resuscitated immediately or even correctly. This is stated in the ASL report on the clinical-care path of Margaret, a 22-year-old from Lentini, in the province of Syracuse, who died after a rhinoplasty operation without osteotomy in the medical practice of Marco and Marco Antonio Procopio, under investigation for manslaughter. “The cerebral edema and the neurological examination – we read in the ASL report – were incompatible with correct and prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation before the 118 intervention”. New important pieces emerge from the investigations into the death of the girl who, after local anesthesia, began to feel unwell until she went into cardiac arrest. Between five and 10 minutes passed from the time of the illness to the call to 118 by the two doctors. An infinite amount of time in such a critical situation, minutes in which father and son would have tried – as can be seen from the video shot by Margaret’s boyfriend – to give her a cardiac massage. Only to then realize that he was unable to do so and call 118 making an explicit request for a resuscitator. It seems that no defibrillator was used, but more will be known about the presence of the emergency tool in the study – and the life-saving drugs – after the inspection by the NAS military scheduled for mid-week. In the meantime, however, investigators have begun calling to listen to the former patients of the Procopio study on the types of operations to which they were subjected in the unauthorized study.
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What measures can patients take to ensure their safety before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery?
Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to speak with us today about the recent tragic events concerning the death of Margaret Spada and the investigation into the doctor involved. To begin with, could you please introduce yourselves and provide a brief overview of your professional backgrounds?
Guest 1: Certainly, I am Dr. Anna Smith, a practicing cardiologist with more than 10 years of experience in the field. I specialize in heart conditions and have extensive knowledge of anesthesiology as well.
Guest 2: I’m Gloria Jefferson, a patient advocate and founder of the non-profit organization ‘Safe Surgeries.’ We work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive safe and effective medical care, especially when undergoing elective procedures such as cosmetic surgery.
Now, we’d like to discuss the investigation into Dr. Procopio, who is accused of causing the death of Margaret Spada after rhinoplasty surgery in Rome. Doctor Smith, could you provide insights on the potential causes behind the girl’s cardiac arrest?
Dr. Smith: Based on the information provided, it’s possible that there could have been numerous factors contributing to the cardiac arrest. It’s crucial to understand that anesthesia can have severe side effects, especially when administered incorrectly. Additionally, it’s essential to have the necessary equipment and expertise to deal with such emergencies available on-site. In this case, it appears that there were issues with both. It’s alarming that the clinic did not have the necessary authorizations to perform such surgeries, indicating a lack of proper oversight and regulation.
Gloria, as a patient advocate, what are your thoughts on the situation? Do you think the authorities are doing enough to regulate these kinds of practices?
Gloria: Unfortunately, this kind of tragedy is all too common in the world of cosmetic surgery. Although there are regulations in place, there are many loopholes that allow unscrupulous doctors to operate illegally and endanger their patients’ lives. Patients need to be aware of their rights and the potential risks involved before undergoing any elective procedure. We urge people to research their doctors carefully and ensure that they are fully qualified and
