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Arturo Puig Says First Doctor Misjudged Wife Selva Alemán’s Symptoms Before Fatal Heart Attack

In a new radio interview, the actor voiced a suspicion of an initial assessment error and said he will not pursue a malpractice case.

Overview

  • Puig recounted that an initial visiting physician told them Alemán was fine, after which her pain intensified and ambulance staff identified a heart attack.
  • He said doctors later explained that heart attacks in women can present as stomach pain, aligning with Alemán’s complaints that day.
  • Puig acknowledged he weighed a malpractice claim but chose not to take legal action, and there is no report of a formal investigation.
  • He noted they lived two blocks from a specialized cardiac center and believes he would have taken her there if the risk had been recognized.
  • The actor has continued to honor her memory, sharing a tribute video produced with the national Secretariat of Culture and adjusting to life after selling their longtime home.