Kevin Campbell, a former professional footballer, passed away at 54 due to multi-organ failure stemming from undiagnosed infective endocarditis, despite a prior healthy condition. The inquest revealed he had shown signs of severe health decline, including significant weight loss, which raised hospital investigation concerns. The coroner noted the hospital failed to fully address the weight loss and suspected infection leading to delayed diagnosis. However, it was determined that this delay minimally contributed to his death, as earlier detection would not have significantly affected his condition for high-risk surgery.
An internal investigation noted that the infection caused by bacteria could have been diagnosed earlier and clinicians should have shown more curiosity regarding Mr. Campbell's significant weight loss.
The coroner emphasized that despite the delay in diagnosing the infective endocarditis, there was no evidence to suggest that this delay significantly contributed to Mr. Campbell's death.
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