Misdiagnosis: Heart Attacks
A myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the heart, causing the heart cells to die. Typically, a blockage of a vital artery contributes to this condition in individuals with high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
Symptoms of a heart attack can range in severity but typically include chest pain, nausea/dizziness and shortness of breath. Because the symptoms of a heart attack are so similar to other, less serious conditions, some negligent doctors may misdiagnose the condition, putting the patient at serious risk. If you or someone you love experienced a heart attack and was misdiagnosed, contact the Chicago medical malpractice attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. today at 312-466-8200.
Dangers of Heart Attack Misdiagnosis
Heart attack symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to other conditions, such as:
- Heart burn
- Gastric reflux
- Bronchitis
- Angina (which is also serious and requires immediate medical attention)
- Pneumonia
- Indigestion
- Anxiety/panic attack
Heart attacks are extremely serious and can often lead to death. If a medical professional fails to administer certain stress tests to identify a heart attack, or misreads the results of various tests, medical malpractice may have occurred. If you believe you are a victim of malpractice, you should contact an experienced lawyer right away. You may be able to receive financial compensation from the negligent party to help with your recovery and medical expenses.
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To learn more about your legal options as a victim of misdiagnosis, contact the Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 today.