Issac Valdez. He has short brown hair and is wearing a black cap, glasses and a light blue t-shirt. He is pictured outside in front of some trees.Image source, Valdez Family
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Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure and his condition deteriorated rapidly

ByAleem Maqbool, Religion editor and Catherine Wyatt
  • Published40 minutes ago

In August this year, 26-year-old Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure while browsing in his local library, causing him to convulse and strike his head against the ground.

He lost consciousness. Later, in hospital, it transpired Isaac had hit his head with such force it had led to a brain haemorrhage.

Treatment was seriously complicated by the fact that, as a Jehovah's Witness, Isaac carried a "No Blood" card, an indication that he would not accept treatment involving any form of blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs.