THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The normal level of creatinine in blood is 1.4. The test result showed only a slight variation for Venu, at 1.6. This was not a barrier to performing an angiogram. However, even after being admitted for five days, no procedure was done. The authorities at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College left the only breadwinner of a poor family to his death. The test result stands as clear evidence of this negligence.

The superintendent had claimed that the angiogram was postponed due to high creatinine levels, but lab reports in the family’s possession contradicted this. The cardiology department head too had repeated the same false claim to cover up the negligence.

Venu was admitted on the night of November 1. Tests on November 2 and 3 showed his creatinine levels were not criti

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