Swedish Hospital Probes Pediatric Heart Care After Dozens of Children Wrongly Declared Healthy

25-09-2025


A major review is underway at Jönköping's regional hospital after approximately 80 children with heart conditions were incorrectly declared healthy by a single physician. The hospital is now examining medical records for 700 children who received care for heart conditions to determine whether they received proper treatment. The investigation comes after parents noticed their children continued to experience breathing difficulties and low energy levels despite being told they were cured.

Simon Rundqvist, head of the pediatric clinic at Jönköping County Hospital, expressed serious concerns about the situation. "This is not how things should be. You should be able to trust your doctor," Rundqvist told P4 Jönköping. He emphasized that the number of cases where medical assessments fell short of standards was unacceptably high, prompting the comprehensive review currently in progress.

The issue came to light when parents of several children sought medical care again after noticing persistent symptoms. Subsequent examinations by different doctors revealed that the children's heart conditions had not resolved as previously claimed. Several children now require heart surgery that might have been avoided with proper initial diagnosis and treatment.

The physician responsible for the misdiagnoses worked at the hospital for approximately six years before leaving several years ago. Region Jönköping has engaged external experts to assist in reviewing the cases and is recalling all affected children for follow-up examinations. The hospital administration has been unable to contact the former physician for comment despite attempts by local media.

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The new ETP features an industry-leading 0.95% annual management fee, making it the most cost-efficient Sui ETP available to European investors. Virtune plans to further expand the product's distribution by listing it on local German exchanges, including gettex and Tradegate, to improve accessibility for German investors. The company has established itself as a trusted provider in the digital asset space, serving over 150,000 investors since its launch just over two years ago.

Security and regulatory compliance remain central to Virtune's approach, with Coinbase serving as the crypto custodian for all of the company's ETPs. The underlying crypto assets are held in cold storage, providing institutional-grade security for investors. This infrastructure supports Virtune's commitment to offering European investors secure, transparent, and regulated access to digital asset markets through traditional investment channels.

Christopher Kock, CEO of Virtune, emphasized the company's mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors. "We are excited to launch the most cost-efficient Sui ETP in Europe, reinforcing our mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors," Kock stated. The launch strengthens Virtune's position as it manages more than $475 million in assets across its product offerings, continuing its growth trajectory in the European digital asset management landscape.