'A zest for life people could only dream of' - Wolverhampton mother demands answers after coroner rules trust at fault over death of son
The family of a former Bilston schoolboy who died whilst out running are demanding answers after a coroner ruled his death from a heart attack could have been prevented
Kristian Hudson, aged 42, died of a heart attack when out for a run at Wessenden Head Reservoir, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire in March this, only weeks after he had visited New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton with chest pain which was passed off as symptoms of indigestion and heartburn.
An inquest held in Bradford last week concluded his symptoms had not been assessed in accordance with recognised guidance at New Cross. The West Yorkshire Western area coroner has now given the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust until Friday to respond to its findings.
An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) had noted Mr Hudson's chest pain initially occurred after a meal and was seen to be an 'indigestion type pain'. The pain reportedly receded whilst at the hospital and the Electrocardiogram (ECG) was documented as 'normal sinus rhythm'.
But the findings of the inquest stated: "Contrary to recommended guidance, a Troponin (muscle protein) test was not undertaken which may have identified his heart disease and as such he did not receive treatment
