Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack/Heart Disease)
Failure to diagnose and treat symptoms of a heart attack or heart disease and discharging an emergency room patient improperly may cause heart damage, permanent disability, and death. ER doctors, general practitioners, and other healthcare providers must be aware of the symptoms of heart attack or heart disease, order proper diagnostic tests, and interpret test results correctly. A person’s chances of surviving a heart attack are increased if emergency treatment is given to the victim as soon as possible.
Heart Attack Symptoms in the Emergency Room
Common signs should warn physicians that heart attack is occurring or imminent. Chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, jaw, arms or back may be signs that a patient is in a highly unstable and dangerous cardiac condition. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and sweating. The five major symptoms of a heart attack are:
Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back
Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint
Chest pain or discomfort
Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder
Shortness of breath
Our Medical Malpractice Law Firm May Be Able to Help
As an Oregon medical malpractice law firm, we must understand the medical complexities, make the medical evidence understandable to a jury, and change the attitudes that stand between the medical system and fair compensation for its failures.
If you or a loved one have suffered because of any form of medical malpractice or neglect, including misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer; serious injury or wrongful death due to anesthesia, drugs, or medical devices; surgical procedures performed without consent; serious injury or wrongful death due to failure to order tests, consult specialists, or monitor patients; or incorrect treatment of any other kind, contact us. Our Portland medical negligence attorney will evaluate your potential case at no cost.
Contact an Oregon Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Contact attorney Dane Johnson at (503) 975-8298 or contact us online for a free confidential initial consultation. There are no attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation for you.
