Heart attack misdiagnosis lawyers of Chicago

Each year, it is estimated that over a million people suffer a heart attack and nearly half of those events result in serious injury or death. Time is of the essence when dealing with a heart attack. Prompt and proper treatment often will make the difference between injury and recovery, so there is no room for mistakes or negligence. Even in those circumstances where the person survives, irreversible damage to the heart, brain or other injuries such as paralysis may result. Because of this, the patient must rely upon quick thinking and attentive medical personnel to make the quick diagnosis.

A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a heart attack often occurs because the symptoms may be confused with:

• Gallstones
• Indigestion/ heartburn/ Esophagitis
• Pleurisy
• Pneumonia
• Anxiety attack
• Bronchitis
• Angina

Emergency room physicians are trained to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and to avoid confusion with these other conditions. However, when the doctor fails to make a proper diagnosis, the life of the patient is in danger.  Depending on the circumstances, an investigation may be in order to determine why the doctor or hospital staff overlooked key symptoms that should have led to a proper diagnosis.

Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC advances all costs of suit in our heart attack misdiagnosis cases and will charge no attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf.