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Tulsa- Oklahoma Office
4416 S. Harvard Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74135
918 747-1000
800 777-4878
Fax: 918 747-7284
Oklahoma City-
Oklahoma Office
1350 S.W. 89th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
405 691-1600
800 296-6074
Fax: 405 691-2128
Fort Smith-
Arkansas Office
14 N. 3rd St. Suite D
Ft. Smith, Arkansas 72901
479 649-0100
877 226-1209
Fax: 479 649-9700
Lowell- Arkansas Office
506 Enterprise Dr. Suite: 320
Lowell, Arkansas 72745
479 770-0613
877 226-1209
Fax: 479 770-0754
918.747.1000
Misdiagnosis of Heart Conditions in the Emergency Room
Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Fort Smith and Lowell, Arkansas
In the United States, one person experiences a heart attack about every 20 seconds and another dies from a heart attack about every minute.
Heart attacks are among the most commonly misdiagnosed condition. For instance, when a patient is rushed to the emergency room complaining of discomfort, doctors might mistakenly attribute it to indigestion, fatigue, or stress. Serious heart conditions can sometimes be difficult to diagnosis since symptoms might present in an unusual fashion. However, misdiagnosis can also be due to understaffed emergency rooms and negligent medical professionals.
Regardless of why the misdiagnosis is made, patients who are prematurely discharged can later suffer a heart attack, brain injury, stroke, or other serious injury.
The fact is misdiagnosed heart conditions are a serious problem and result in many medical malpractice cases.
At Carr & Carr, we represent people who have suffered all types of heart conditions due to negligent misdiagnosis.
If you believe that you or a loved one suffered due to negligence, please contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Carr & Carr.
You can also protect yourself by knowing the warning signs of a heart attack, which include:
- Shortness of breath (occurring simultaneously or before chest pain)
- Chest discomfort or pain (squeezing, pressure, fullness)
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach)
- Cold sweat
- Nausea
- Light-headedness
However, this list does not include all the warning signs. Sometimes warning signs are subtle and atypical, which means not everyone has the same symptoms. Remember, time is of the essence and if you do have any sign that might be related to your heart, you should seek help from a medical professional immediately.
Carr & Carr attorneys serve the Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Ft. Smith and Lowell, Arkansas area.
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