Pulmonary embolism (PE) is more common in patients with cancer. In addition, patients with malignancy who develop PE are more likely to have a recurrence of the condition. In many cases, PE and related deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can be prevented in cancer patients. In such circumstances, a physician's failure to take precautionary measures may [...]
Misdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common basis for medical negligence actions. The problem arises because PE can masquerade as other medical conditions such as heart attack or sepsis. It is erroneous to make assumptions about common symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain without doing a proper and thorough workup. Oftentimes, this [...]
Pulmonary embolism is a leading cause of death and hospitalization in the U.S. There are a number of risk factors for the condition, which occurs when blood clots in the legs (called deep vein thrombosis or DVTs) break free, travel to the lungs and interfere with breathing. If the clot burden is significant enough, patients can [...]
IVC (inferior vena cava) filters can be implanted to protect patients against pulmonary embolism. Complications from the procedure are rare. However, we have learned of instances where the filters are placed in patients who do not need them or where they are left in patients far longer than they are needed. Under Ohio law, a medical negligence claim can arise out of [...]
At Mishkind Kulwicki Law, we frequently review, investigate and handle cases involving a failure to diagnose, prevent and/or treat pulmonary embolism. Blood clots can form in a variety of areas of the body and frequently occur after a surgical procedure or when a patient is on bed rest and not walking for an extended period [...]
In an earlier Mishkind Kulwicki Law blog post, I spoke about new guidelines for the prevention of pulmonary embolism published by the American College of Physicians (ACP). Here are new, more detailed guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). The ACCP includes those physicians, pulmonologists and critical care specialists, who specializes in caring [...]
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common medical condition that accounts for many medical negligence claims. The American College of Physicians routinely publishes guidelines to assist physicians in treating and, better yet, preventing pulmonary embolism. PEs can be effectively prevented when patients who are at risk for the condition are "prophylaxed," or treated before developing a PE. The [...]