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Doctors said my healthy 25-year-old brother’s heart palpitations were anxiety – the next day our parents found him dead
A MAN who suffered heart palpitations was found dead by his parents just a day after doctors diagnosed him with anxiety.
Ben Peters, 25, was a healthy avid footballer from Manchester when he suddenly died.
Football fan Ben Peters died suddenly from heart-related issues last year[/caption]
The 25-year-old was in the prime of his life when tragedy struck[/caption]
Ben pictured with his mum Anna and brother Michael[/caption]
The man had just taken his final exams to become a qualified solicitor and was running a local football team, Cheadle Atlas.
However, one evening in November last year he suffered a bout of chest pains and was short of breath.
He checked himself into A&E but left after doctors allegedly claimed his symptoms could be anxiety or gastroenteritis as all of his tests came back clear.
The next morning on November 12, he was dead.
Michael, Ben’s brother, told Manchester Evening News the tragedy came as a shock.
He said: “It was a Friday night, around midnight, Ben started having a lot of chest pain and was breathing in and out quickly, having serious shortness of breath.
“I rang my mum and dad and Ben went to A&E at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.
“He had quite a few tests and none of them showed anything was wrong.
“Doctors just put his symptoms down to anxiety disorder or gastroenteritis because he was incredibly tense and having heart palpitations.”
Once Ben was discharged, the 25-year-old returned to his parent’s home for the rest of the day and spent the night there.
The next morning his dad was met with a waking nightmare.
Michael said: “My dad was the first to wake up and noticed the light was still on and went to check on Ben who had been sleeping on the sofa.
“He found Ben, he was dead.”
The sudden death left his family devastated, however, Michael believed the medical staff did everything in their power to assess Ben.
Michael said: “Ben’s electrocardiogram (ECG) was normal, his X-ray came out fine.
“The medics are looking for the most likely cause and there was just nothing they thought was an issue, they can’t look into every single possible detail.
“Really, it was just a very unlucky set of circumstances and timings.
“It was no one’s fault.”
An inquest was launched following the shock death.
In early May, the inquiry found Ben had died from a lethal aortic dissection.
The symptoms of such a tear are severe pains in the chest and can result in sudden death.
Michael said: “The inquest revealed that Ben had a catastrophic haemorrhage of his aorta.
“There was a tear on his heart and it expanded, and ended up completely severing, which killed him.”
The brother admitted his family have struggled with the loss but have also been overwhelmed with support they have received.
It also prompted them to get their own hearts checked.
Ben’s immediate family, including his two brothers Harry and Michael, mum Anna and dad Stephen, underwent MRI scans, ECGs and echocardiograms.
The tests found Stephen had the same vulnerability, and he will now undergo open-heart surgery in June as a result.
On July 8, Ben’s family will host a charity football match at Cheadle’s football ground to raise awareness about chest related health issues.
Michael said: “We’re trying to raise money for C-R-Y, which has been a real, massive help.
“Ben was incredibly enthusiastic, he was a really great brother to me, he was only a year above me and taught me a lot about life.
“We all miss Ben every day, he was my best friend.
“It’s very hard coming to terms with a life without him.”
A spokesman for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Manchester Royal Infirmary, said: “We wish to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Ben for their loss.
“Sadly, routine tests do not always pick up on this tragic condition and Ben’s circumstances were truly unfortunate.
“We wholeheartedly support Ben’s family and friends in raising awareness for cardiac risk in the young.”
CRY offers subsidised ECG and echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 and 35.
An ECG is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities.
Results should be read by a cardiologist and or extra clarity, an echocardiogram can also be done.
Ben, centre, pictured with his brothers Harry and Michael, and dad Stephen[/caption]
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Amazon’s two-day Pet Day sale is live — these are the deals pet parents should snag
UPDATE: May. 3, 2023, 11:30 a.m. EDT Amazon Pet Day runs from May 2 at 12 a.m. PT to May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Here are a few of our favorite deals:
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Any time of the year is a good time to spoil your pet, but now that we’ve flipped our calendars to May, National Pet Month gives you an even better excuse.
Not only does that mean you can treat your bestie to something nice, it also means that tons of everyday essentials like food, litter, and toys (yes, we said essentials) will be marked down from many pet brands. Pet parents, get ready.
Starting the month strong is everyone’s go-to mega-retailer with the Amazon Pet Day sale: a 48-hour sale event covering nearly pet deal you can think of.
When is Amazon Pet Day?
Amazon Pet Day will actually last two days, from May 2 at 12 a.m. PT to May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This ups the ante from Amazon’s first-ever Pet Day sale last year, which lasted 24 hours.
During the event, the site is marking down pretty much any pet product you can think of, from several brands of kitty litter and Casper dog beds to Samsung’s pet-specific cordless stick vacuum that empties itself. Even pet movies and shows will be 50% off.
What to expect from Amazon Pet Day
Unlike Amazon’s Prime Day sale, Pet Day deals are available to any Amazon customer. You can even score free shipping on any order over $25, Prime membership or not. The only deals non-members don’t have access to are Prime Video movie deals.
For background ASMR while you shop, be sure to catch Dolly Parton on Amazon Live on May 2 at noon ET and on May 3 at 10 a.m. and noon ET, where she’ll be joined by her dog Billy the Kid to discuss her iconic Doggy Parton line, which includes toys, collars and leashes, and, of course, pretty-in-pink apparel.
The best Amazon Pet Day deals
Below is a running list of our favorite live Pet Day deals so far, separated into categories for cats, dogs, and deals any fur baby and their parents can enjoy. We’ll be updating this list as more deals trickle in through the end of the sale on May 3, so check back between cuddle sessions.
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ChomChom pet hair remover — $25.45
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Petcube Cam — $29.99
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Shark HP201 Clean Sense air purifier MAX — $199.99
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PETKIT Airclipper 5-in-1 pet grooming kit — $129
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Dyson Outsize+ cordless vacuum cleaner — $849
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Samsung Jet 75 Complete Cordless Stick Vacuum with Automatic Clean Station — $409.99
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Save up to 23% on Thermacell mosquito repellent and tick control tubes
For cats
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Fresh Step Advanced unscented clumping litter (18.5 pounds) — $13.11
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Petkit PuraX self-cleaning litter box — $439
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Petkit PuraMax extra large self-cleaning litter box — $419
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Wisdom Panel Complete cat DNA test — $97.49
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Basepaws cat DNA test — $119
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Pefuny cat window hammock — $20.99
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IRIS USA square top entry litter box — $67.99 $79.99 (save $12)
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Save up to 20% on Catit water fountains
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Save up to 20% on Petlibro automatic feeders and fountains
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Save up to 22% on Made4Pets scratching posts and cat trees
Save up to 20% on Comfort Zone calming cat products
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Save up to 20% on Purina Fancy Feast, Friskies, and more
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Save up to 34% on litter from Tidy Cats, Fresh Step, and Boxiecat
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Save up to 34% on food and treats from Royal Canin, Churu, Wellness Core, and more
For dogs
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Casper dog bed — $111.20
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Tractive GPS tracker — $29.99
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Furbo 360 dog camera — $147
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Wisdom Panel Essential dog DNA test — $74.99
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Wisdom Panel Premium dog DNA test — $119.99
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Embark dog DNA test — $159
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Voyager Step-in Dog Harness — $7.91
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PetSafe CozyUp Steps & Ramp Combo — $139.95
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Save 20% on select Outward Hound life jackets
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Save 20% on Friends Forever leashes, pet beds, and more
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Save up to 20% on MidWest gates, carriers, and crates
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Save 30% on select Full Moon and Spot Farms dog treats
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Save up to 30% on Earth Rated dog wipes and poop bags
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Save up to 42% on Merrick dog food and treats
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Save up to 20% on Frontline Shield Flea and Tick
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Save up to 55% on treats from Milk Bone, Waggin’ Train, Bocce’s Bakery, and more
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Save up to 35% on Blue Buffalo dog treats
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Marineland Portrait Glass LED Aquarium Kit (5 gallons) — $72
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Vivakraft Drops yogurt rabbit treats — $4.12
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Save up to 39% on bedding shavings, rabbit food pellets, multi-level habitats, and more small pet essentials
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Save up to 56% on Fluker’s land and aquatic reptile food, tank lighting, and insect food
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I’m a vet – parents always want to get these beloved animals as pets for kids but it’s a huge mistake… here’s why
A VET has warned parents not buy a beloved animal as pets for their kids.
Tim Montgomery, from Sydney in Australia, said that rabbits are unexpectedly high-maintenance pets requiring constant attention.
A vet says parents should steer clear of one adorable animal[/caption]
Bunnies may love carrots – but the vegetable is their version of KFC[/caption]
Bunnies dislike being handled or confined to their hutch – and can even get sick of carrots.
He told the Mail: “I will often have clients come in having recently a purchased rabbit for their children assuming that they will be simple pets that are easy to care for which is not always the case.”
The vet added: “Unfortunately I have seen countless cases of rabbits that have been accidentally suffocated by children who just loved their rabbit too much which can be understandably devastating for everyone involved.”
Unlike dogs or cats, bunnies are prey, not predators – so they will often freeze with fear if they are held on their back or bite kids hard if rubbed up the wrong way.
They also need regular dentistry under anaesthetic and annual vaccinations.
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A good owner should only pick up their bunny when conducting health checks – but much pleasure is to be had observing your flop-eared friend going freely about their business.
No rabbit should be confined to a hutch, as they like to run around – and wherever you house them, they need fresh hay and bedding every day.
And vet Tim added that for their own good bunnies should not be permitted to gorge on carrots.
He said: “Because of the Bugs Bunny cliché, they’re often fed large amounts of carrots which is basically KFC for bunnies – they’re high in calories and not very good for them in high quantities.”