Atrial fibrillation (or, "A Fib") is a common disorder of the heart. The incidence of A Fib increases with age. As the population ages, one projection estimates that almost 6 million people will have A Fib by 2050. One of the predominant risks of A Fib is stroke. The errant, inefficient beating of the heart associated with A Fib [...]
The use of clot busters (also called "thrombolytics") -- medications used to break up clots that block the flow of blood to the brain -- are even more effective in treating stroke in younger patients than elderly ones, according to a new report. The medication is designed to dissolve clots that occur with thromboembolic stroke and thereby [...]
A recent study by The Joint Commission, a nonprofit association that accredits hospitals, shows that clot busting medicines are used to treat stroke with greater frequency at certified Primary Stroke Centers than at non-certified hospitals. These clot busting medicines (also called "thrombolytics"), such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), are used to disintegrate clots and return blood flow to [...]
Understanding brain injury is critical for Ohio lawyers representing victims of medical malpractice or motor vehicle accidents that result in stroke or traumatic brain injury. Often the client and client's family members are aware that the injury victim "acts differently" since the injury, but cannot fully explain the difference. We often hear from family members that the injured party [...]
It has been long-recognized by the medical community that there is a connection between atrial fibrillation (or, A Fib) and stroke. Further, there are a laundry list of treatments designed to reduce the risk of stroke from A Fib. Nonetheless, mismanagement of A Fib resulting in stroke is a common type of medical malpractice. The American Heart [...]
How often have you been told that kids bounce back from injury? A recent study on the impact of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children reports otherwise. At Mishkind Kulwicki Law, we have extensive experience in handling cases in Ohio where clients suffer a brain injury, whether from trauma, like automobile accidents, or medical negligence, [...]