Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism

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 of time. Conventional treatment has included heparin and coumadin to prevent the formation of blood clots and to treat blood clots when they are diagnosed before they embolize or travel to the lungs.