Overview

• Medical notes seen by PA Real Life state Mr Burgess was discharged from Wythenshawe A&E on April 25 with a gastritis diagnosis and told to take Gaviscon.
• He returned to hospital on May 1, was diagnosed with an aortic dissection and underwent urgent surgeries before dying on May 10.
• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust says it is reviewing his care, with findings to be shared with his partner and the coroner, and it will await the inquest’s conclusion before further comment.
• Sandra O’Hagan believes an earlier diagnosis would have improved his chances of survival and is exploring legal action with Enable Law while campaigning for awareness.
• The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust reports about 2,000 UK deaths annually and estimates correct, timely diagnosis could save up to 10 lives each week, as solicitors note rising claims over missed cases.