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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Thomas George

'My life was completely shattered when doctors missed vital clues to the hidden condition that killed my son'

Last April, Johnny Alfrey was a seemingly healthy young man with a bright future.

The 22-year-old was in the second year of a university degree and dreamed of becoming a professional musician. Two months later, he was dead.

Doctors at Fairfield Hospital in Bury had failed to spot that his heart was failing. In the weeks before his tragic death on June 24 of last year, Johnny visited hospital eight times seeking medical treatment.

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