An investigation has been launched into the deaths of patients after heart surgeries at Castle Hill Hospital, highlighting potential negligence. Documents suggest that 11 patients faced avoidable harm during a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure, with a mortality rate three times above the UK average, unbeknownst to families. One patient's surgery, characterized as a disaster with excessive blood loss, was misreported on her death certificate. Humberside Police are in the early stages of investigating, while the NHS insists improvements have been made following recommendations by the Royal College of Physicians.
The documents raise concerns about the care that 11 patients received during a TAVI procedure, which had a mortality rate three times higher than the UK average.
One woman's operation at Castle Hill Hospital has been described as a 'disaster' by a medic, as she lost five litres of blood during surgery.
Humberside Police are investigating the deaths of patients after heart operations, with documents suggesting avoidable harm was suffered during procedures.
The NHS body that runs Castle Hill has stated that it has implemented improvements as suggested by the Royal College of Physicians.
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