Runner died of heart attack after doctors dismissed 'indigestion'

A 'SUPER-fit' runner died of a heart attack after his chest pains were dismissed as indigestion and heartburn, an inquest heard.

- ADAM DUTTON

Kristian Hudson

Kristian Hudson, 42, collapsed and died while out jogging at a reservoir in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, in March this year.

Just weeks earlier, the keen marathon runner, cyclist and former Ju-Jitsu champion had visited hospital complaining of chest pains.

But as his symptoms had initially occurred after a meal medics incorrectly deemed it as “indigestion type pain.

An inquest heard Mr Hudson was actually suffering from undetected heart disease prior to his death at Wessenden Head Reservoir.

The hearing in Bradford was told his symptoms had not been assessed in accordance with recognised NHS guidance.

A coroner found his condition could have been treated in time if a simple muscle protein test had been carried out at New Cross Hospital, in Wolverhampton.