Andrea Franzosi

On the 13th November 2017 commenced an investigation into the death of Andrea Franzosi. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on the 24"h October 2018. The conclusion of the inquest was a narrative conclusion: The medical cause of death was 1A Cardiac failure 1B Necrotising Aortic Valve Endocarditis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema

Mr Franzosi, was a 52 year old man who presented to the Emergency Department at hospital on the 8" November 2017 with "flu-like" symptoms which he reported experiencing for two weeks. He had also suffered three episodes of central chest pain which was associated with shortness of breath. Mr Franzosi was diagnosed with pneumonia and discharged home on oral antibiotics He was not admitted for further investigations. As a result his endocarditis was not diagnosed, and he did not receive treatment for this condition. This amounted to neglect which contributed to cause of death. At approximately 11.21 hours on gth November 2017 Mr Franzosi collapsed whilst out with friend: Emergency services attended and despite extensive resuscitation efforts, Mr Franzosi was pronounced deceased at 13.55 hours_

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