Maurício Kubrusly was hospitalized a few days ago and the journalist’s wife gives an update on his state of health
After days of apprehension, family members and admirers of Mauricio Kubrusly received positive news this Wednesday (17/12). The journalist, who was admitted in delicate condition to the intensive care unit of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia Hospital in Itabuna, in Bahia, left the hospital unit and is currently convalescing outside the intensive care unit. The information was publicly disclosed by his wife, the architect Ana Beatriz Goulartwho wanted to reassure the public and thank the medical team responsible for the care.
In a statement posted on the hospital’s social media channels, Ana Beatriz Goulart explained the reason for the hospitalization and described the moment of relief the family felt after his medical release. According to her, “I am Maurício’s wife. He was admitted here urgently. He had a subdural hematoma and I wanted to thank the hospital. Today we were discharged”. The statement highlights not only the initial severity of the illness, but also the importance of a rapid response from the healthcare team.
Understanding the diagnosis and necessary care
Subdural hematoma is characterized by an accumulation of blood between the brain and the outermost layer of the meninges, usually associated with head trauma, such as a household accident. In older adults, the disease requires special attention because it can progress silently and cause symptoms such as severe pain, mental confusion, weakness, vomiting and behavioral changes. Confirmation is usually done through imaging tests, such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
At 80 years old, Mauricio Kubrusly He has lived with a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia since 2018, a condition that requires ongoing monitoring. Last Sunday he had to be taken to intensive care, where he underwent a procedure to drain a hematoma. With discharge from hospital confirmed, the focus is now on the convalescence period and the necessary care at home, under the supervision of a specialist doctor.
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