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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Thomas George

Doctors failed to spot that man, 22, had heart failure despite tests revealing signs of a problem

A ‘brilliant’ young man could have been saved if doctors had uncovered his rare heart condition sooner, an inquest has heard.

Medics failed to spot that Johnny Alfrey, 22, was suffering from heart failure - despite multiple tests revealing signs of a problem. The university student had been ‘seriously unwell’ for several weeks before his death.

An inquest at Rochdale Coroner’s Court has previously heard that Johnny, from Littleborough, began complaining of symptoms including migraines and fatigue in May of last year.

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