Swedish Probe Launched After Medication Mix-Up at Karolinska Requires Heart Transplants

Two patients at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden received mixed-up medications during heart surgeries, leading to severe complications requiring heart transplants. The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has launched an investigation into the incident, which is ongoing as patients remain in intensive care. This is a rare medical error with life-altering consequences, highlighting systemic patient-safety risks in high-stakes surgical settings.