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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 2013

Error in Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in Stable Patient

By David Kulwicki|2019-03-18T22:02:40+00:00February 12th, 2013|Pulmonary Embolism|

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 [...]

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October 2012

A Fast and Reliable Way to Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism

By David Kulwicki|2022-02-17T23:17:49+00:00October 18th, 2012|Pulmonary Embolism|

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 [...]

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July 2012

Dangers Associated with IVC Filters

By David Kulwicki|2016-03-21T20:38:10+00:00July 17th, 2012|Pulmonary Embolism|

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 [...]

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March 2012