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Deep Vein Thrombosis
New York City Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body. DVT most commonly affects the femoral or popliteal vein of the legs or the deep veins of the pelvis.
The danger arises when part of the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a serious condition that can lead to collapse, abnormally low blood pressure, and sudden death.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies estimate that 900,000 Americans have DVT/PE each year and that 60,000 to 100,000 people die as a result.
The risk of developing DVT increases with the following:
- Major surgery
- Immobility, such as being in the hospital and long travel
- Recent injury
- Increased estrogen, from birth control pills, pregnancy, and certain medications
- Chronic medical illnesses
- Previous DVT
- Age (risk increases as age increases)
- Obesity
- Smoking
The CDC reports that approximately half of the people who suffer from DVT have no symptoms. For those who do experience symptoms, swelling, pain, tenderness, and redness of the skin are the most common.
The symptoms of PE include difficulty in breathing, faster than normal heartbeat, chest pain or discomfort, coughing up blood, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, or blacking out.
The CDC recommends that if you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek immediate medical assistance.
Failure to Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis
DVT/PE often goes undiagnosed by medical providers. This is a serious, but preventable medical condition. Blood thinners and anticoagulation drugs are frequently used to treat the condition.
It is the doctor’s or hospital’s duty to properly and timely diagnose a treatable medical condition such as DVT, to avoid unnecessary complications to the patient.
The failure to diagnose a condition that should have been timely diagnosed, and that failure causes injury to the patient, is medical malpractice. In such a case, the injured patient is entitled to compensation for his pain, suffering, and other damages. Should the patient have died as a result of the delayed diagnosis, the estate may bring a claim for wrongful death.
DVT/PE often goes undiagnosed by medical providers. This is a serious, but preventable medical condition.
New York City Failure to Diagnose Lawyer
Patients who are injured due to a medical error or mistake of a doctor or hospital in failing to diagnose a DVT face a trying and difficult time. There are further medical treatments and procedures they are forced to endure. There are also additional medical expenses, lost wages, and other hardships. They have unanswered questions.
We understand the hardships victims of medical malpractice and their families face. We know how to help them regain some semblance of their prior life through financial security.
Doctors and their insurance companies fight hard to defeat and deny the claims of people hurt due to medical malpractice. The victims of a medical mistake need an experienced New York City medical malpractice lawyer on their side to protect their rights and assert their claims.
If you believe you have been injured due to a medical mistake or error, We will evaluate your medical malpractice claim with a highly experienced medical and legal team. We will explain all of your rights and options to you.
If we determine that there was a failure to timely diagnose your condition that resulted in a serious injury to you, we will aggressively and professionally pursue your claim to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.
We are here to fight for your rights. Personal injury law is all we do. We know how to get results for you!
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