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BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
'I'm terrified I'm going to drop down dead from heart failure'
A man who was only told he was suffering from heart failure seven years after tests were first carried out has said he was left "terrified" by the McKenna was living in Peterborough in 2018 when he organised an appointment at his local GP surgery for tests after experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath and swelling in his said he never heard back from the surgery but, after a move to Scarborough in 2023, he received a letter from his new GP about an annual check-up "due to his heart failure".Mr McKenna, now 58, said it was a "shock" to discover his condition by letter - and especially so long after the original tests. "Out of the blue, my partner said 'you've got a letter from the doctor'," he said."I was at work and told her to to open it - she said I'd got heart failure, which was a shock to find out that way."He added: "If I'm supposed to have an annual check, where have the other six been?"Mr McKenna became worried about the diagnosis after seeing a BBC report documenting the rise in poor heart health. According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), there has been a 23% increase in the number of people aged between 20-64 dying of heart and circulatory diseases in Yorkshire since 2019."I've never smoked, I've had maybe five to ten units of alcohol since Christmas, which is well below the national standard," Mr McKenna said."I think over the age of 30 or 35 there should be annual [heart] screening." 'I've been forgotten' The patient has since had six blood tests, two ECGs and a chest X-ray but felt no further along in understanding his diagnosis. "On my records, apparently I was meant to have been put on blood thinners and beta blockers but I've had no medication," he said. The former security worker continued: "Through Covid I worked for the heart and lung hospital in Cambridge - I know how hard the NHS work, but it seems to be that I've been forgotten."I'm terrified I'm going to drop down dead."His former surgery did not respond to a request for comment by the Health, which runs his current GP practice, said: "We note that the patient has stated that they were not made aware of a diagnosis by their previous GP practice a number of years ago. "This patient joined our SSP practice in 2024 and since that time we have acted in accordance with the NICE guidelines to ensure he has received appropriate care in relation to any conditions that he may have." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Las Palmas v Leganés
Post Attempt missed. Sergio Viera (Las Palmas) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Scott McKenna following a corner.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Uncertainty over Scotland trio's futures
Scotland forward Lawrence Shankland, 29, wants his future decided quickly as he plans discussions with expected new Hearts manager Derek McInnes. (Record), externalMcInnes' input will be a key factor in Shankland's decision. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), externalScotland internationals Oli McBurnie and Scott McKenna could leave Las Palmas following their relegation from La Liga. (Scotsman - subscription required), externalRead Sunday's Scottish gossip
Scotsman
05-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Who is Scotland's most valuable footballer in 2025? The top 15 Scottish players with the highest transfer value
It has been a some season for Scotland and its host of highly-rated stars, with a strong contingent of Steve Clarke's Tartan Army strutting their their stuff in some of Europe's top divisions. Here are Scotland's top 15 most highly valued players in 2025. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group Scottish internationals are making their mark all across the continent, with Italy welcoming a number of visitors from all over the country this season thanks to the impact of Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson in Serie A. Scott McKenna and Oli McBurnie have enjoyed a strong debut campaigns with Las Palmas in La Liga, and John McGinn has led Aston Villa to the quarter-final of the Champions League. With the profile of Scottish football being rocketing in popularity across Europe, a number of Scotland internationals are now being named as some of the most valuable players in Europe. But which Scottish players currently have the highest reported transfer value? Here are the top 15 Scottish football players with the highest rated transfer value in 2025, according to popular football statistics site FotMob. 1 . Josh Doig - Sassuolo Despite featuring in numerous Scotland squads, the talented young left-back has yet to make his senior debut for the national team. He's just won the first title of his career by helping Sassuolo take Serie B, earning him a market value of £5.9million. | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Ryan Gauld - Vancouver Whitecaps One of the most valuable men in the MLS, the playmaker now plies his trade in the America top flight. His current market value stands at £6million. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Scott McKenna - Las Palmas The big centre-back has enjoyed a positive first season in Gran Canaria, and has saw his value soar as the season has progressed. He has a reported market value of £7.7million. | Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Callum McGregor - Celtic The Celtic captain has led by example as his side have dominated domestically yet again. Will have won an astonishing 25 trophies come the end of the current campaign if Celtic can defeat Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final. Has a reported market value of £7.7million. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Las Palmas star to miss Barcelona clash
La Liga strugglers Las Palmas are set to be without a leading member of the club's backline for their next outing. This comes owing to developments in Los Amarillos' latest outing. Las Palmas marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to Son Moix for a La Liga meeting with RCD Mallorca. When all was said and done, the visitors found themselves condemned to the wrong side of a 3-1 result. And Las Palmas' woes were not confined solely to the eventual scoreline. In addition, Diego Martínez's troops were dealt a blow on the personnel front. This came deep into injury time, upon defender Scott McKenna being shown his latest yellow card. The Scot's fifth of the Spanish top-flight campaign to date, McKenna is now facing up to a one-game suspension. As much will be served next Saturday, when Las Palmas play host to high-flying Barcelona. Conor Laird – GSFN
