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Who is to blame when a heart attack goes undiagnosed? That is the question that many family members are left wondering after they lose a loved one. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the problem of undiagnosed heart attack cases is so prevalent that one in 50 heart attack victims are sent home by emergency room doctors. Other studies have shown this figure to be even higher.
There is no foolproof test when it comes to diagnosing heart attacks. Doctors have said that the number of people who die from missed heart attacks is high despite the fact there have been medical advancements and improved medical protocols. Experts have said that even with the best doctors, heart attacks are easy to miss.
Undiagnosed heart attack cases tend to have the highest malpractice settlements. Most of these Kentucky malpractice suits involve errors in diagnosis when it comes to heart attacks. According to USA Today, the median jury verdict for heart attack malpractice suits is $941,000.
The electrocardiogram is the first test used when there is a suspected heart attack. It has been estimated that this diagnostic tool generally only picks up about 70 to 75 percent of heart attacks. There are new devices that are supposed to be more accurate in catching heart attacks, but in the meantime, patients and their family members need to be persistent with doctors who dismiss the possibility of a heart attack. Medical mistakes can be made and it is important to push doctors who are not listening.
If you or a loved one has suffered from an undiagnosed heart attack, you may be able to pursue financial compensation for any injuries that were incurred. Contact a Kentucky malpractice lawyer for legal advice. The Kentucky medical malpractice attorneys at Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 can help you.
Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, Attorneys At Law
909 Wrights Summit Parkway
Suite 210
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
Fax: (859) 578-4440
Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, Attorneys At Law
909 Wrights Summit Parkway
Suite 210
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
Fax: (859) 578-4440
Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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