- A grandfather who nearly died from a huge heart attack is suing his doctor
- Glenn Richardson spent six weeks in intensive care after he was misdiagnosed
- He had been to see his doctor three times, who just told him he had acid reflux
- Just days later after his final visit the 58-year-old needed triple-bypass surgery
A grandfather who nearly died from a heart attack is suing his doctor after spending six weeks in intensive care.
Glenn Richardson spoke with his GP during three different occasion after experiencing discomfort but each time he was diagnosed with acid reflux.
Just days after his last visit, the 58-year-old suffered a massive heart attack and required triple-bypass surgery, 7 News reports.
Grandfather Glenn Richardson (pictured) nearly died from a huge heart attack is suing his doctor
The 56-year-old spent six weeks in intensive care after he was misdiagnosed
‘It was very, very hard being in there every day and seeing the way Glenn was,’ Carol Richardson said.
The self-employed plumber was forced to retire and is now claiming damages as well as loss of earnings.
His lawyer has said there is a rising number of people whose serious heart conditions are missed.
‘You’ve got to exclude the possibility of a cardiac cause and to do that you do an ECG – it’s a very simple test,’ lawyer Anne Shortall said.
Mr Richardson now faces long-term effects following his episode, with his heart muscles reduced to one quarter the working capacity which it was.
He remains determined to live life as best he can now helping out at his local rugby club and playing with his grandchildren as much as he can.
The Philip Island man hopes that by speaking out he can encourage others to seek medical help straight away and insist the proper heart checks are done to clear any serious issues.
Just days later after his final visit the 58-year-old needed triple-bypass surgery and his wife says it was very hard times
The self-employed plumber was forced to retire and is now claiming damages as well as loss of earnings