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April 2015

Ruling Out Heart Attacks With A Blood Test

By David Kulwicki|2019-04-24T18:00:06+00:00April 14th, 2015|Heart Attack, Medical Malpractice|

Heart attacks, also called myocardial infarction (or MI), are a leading cause of death in the United States. A simple blood test to test for cardiac enzymes can quickly (within 1 hour) and effectively establish whether emergency treatment for MI is necessary, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The Canadian [...]

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Skin Cancer and Medical Negligence

By David Kulwicki|2019-04-24T18:00:06+00:00April 7th, 2015|Cancer, Medical Malpractice|

The number of skin cancer lawsuits continues to rise.  Part of the reason for this increase is that the incidence of malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma is on the rise.  According to new figures released by Cancer Research UK, there has been approximately a 10-fold increase in the number of retirees diagnosed with [...]

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March 2015

Thrombectomy and Stroke

By David Kulwicki|2019-04-24T18:00:05+00:00March 16th, 2015|Stroke|

Stroke is a leading cause of injury and death in the United States.  In past blogs, I have focused on preventative strategies for avoiding blood clots to the brain through identification and treatment of atrial fibrillation ("a fib") and use of anticoagulation medications, such as coumadin and warfarin.  I have also written about the use [...]

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June 2014

Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer of the Head or Neck

By David Kulwicki|2019-04-24T18:00:04+00:00June 6th, 2014|Cancer, Medical Malpractice|

Cancer of the head and neck can affect the mouth, tongue, tonsil, throat (oropharynx), salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx (voicebox), and lymph nodes in the neck. Cancers of the brain, eye, thyroid gland, scalp, skin, muscles, and head bones occur in the head and neck are not usually included in this group.  Over 100 [...]

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Stroke Prevention in Younger People

By David Kulwicki|2019-04-24T18:00:05+00:00June 6th, 2014|Stroke|

Stroke (also called "cerebral vascular accident" or CVA) is often viewed as a disease of older adults.   However, I just watched a panel discussion by three prominent stroke experts that points to a trend towards CVAs occurring in younger patients, particularly aged 35-65.  More importantly, for purposes of assessing medical malpractice claims, many of these CVAs are [...]

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May 2014

When Misdiagnosis Equates to Medical Malpractice

By David Kulwicki|2021-05-21T15:10:42+00:00May 28th, 2014|Misdiagnosis|

Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Cleveland OH When does a misdiagnosis give rise to a medical negligence claim? This depends on the circumstances of each case, but there are some general principles that apply to all cases. First, under Ohio law, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to act reasonably, deviates from accepted standards if medical [...]

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March 2014

Protecting Against Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients

By David Kulwicki|2022-02-17T23:17:42+00:00March 27th, 2014|Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism|

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 [...]

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February 2014

Stroke and Pregnancy

By David Kulwicki|2022-02-17T23:19:11+00:00February 14th, 2014|Stroke|

The incidence of stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident or CVA) increases in pregnancy.  In light of this known risk factor, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association issued their first stroke-prevention guidelines that focus only on women's unique risks.  These guidelines were published this month in Stroke, the journal of the American Heart Association. Among [...]

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January 2014

Surviving Heart Attacks May Depend On When They Occur

By David Kulwicki|2019-04-24T18:00:04+00:00January 27th, 2014|Heart Attack, Medical Malpractice|

Heart attacks remain a leading cause of death in the U.S.  Despite being common, a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows that emergency rooms are less prepared to deal with hearts attacks when they occur on weekends, evenings and holidays.  Should a patient's life depend on whether they are lucky enough [...]

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Lawsuits for Injuries Caused by Stroke

By David Kulwicki|2022-06-28T20:10:22+00:00January 21st, 2014|Stroke|

Medical malpractice claims due to stroke arise out of two key mistakes: failure to take proper measures to reduce the risk of stroke and failure to promptly treat once a stroke occurs.  Failure to assess for risk of stroke in certain patients, and order preventative treatment, may constitute medical negligence.  Likewise, a physician's failure to promptly undertake [...]

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