‘A child goes to bed and doesn’t wake up’: the families left in shock after the sudden death of their healthy children (opens original article in a new tab)

Families are shocked by the sudden deaths of healthy children from undiagnosed heart conditions, highlighting the need for better awareness and prevention measures.

• Alexandra Thoms died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2023 from an undetected inherited condition.
• Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among young people, with high fatality rates and often undiagnosed causes.
• Charities advocate for increased defibrillator availability and CPR training to improve survival rates.