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PGH says Romualdez heart attack risk remains low, court hears
A Philippine General Hospital official told the Sandiganbayan that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's cardiovascular risk profile is not elevated, citing an independent medical assessment submitted to the court.
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MANILA — The Philippine General Hospital has assessed that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez faces a low risk of suffering a heart attack, according to testimony delivered to the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday.
PGH Director Gerardo Legaspi presented the findings to the anti-graft court, basing his statement on an independent evaluation conducted by the hospital's medical specialists. The assessment was formally submitted to the court on Sunday.
The medical evaluation appears relevant to ongoing court proceedings involving the former legislative leader. The hospital's determination that Romualdez's cardiac risk remains within acceptable parameters suggests no significant underlying cardiovascular concerns, according to the specialist team's analysis.
The submission of the medical report to the Sandiganbayan indicates the court is weighing health-related factors in its deliberations. Details regarding the full scope of the medical evaluation and its implications for the case were not immediately elaborated upon.