Cardiac arrhythmia is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat resulting from malfunctioning electrical impulses in the heart. In some cases, arrhythmias can cause life-threatening complications when not properly diagnosed, including heart failure, a stroke, or cardiac arrest.
Unfortunately, misdiagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias is common, especially when doctors fail to fulfill their professional obligations. Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help you if you have experienced a misdiagnosis. A skilled Chicago medical malpractice lawyer at Gill Ports Hoste will work with you to understand who is to blame, prove your damages, and fight for full and fair compensation for losses.
To find out more about how a missed cardiac arrhythmia attorney in Chicago can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.
Why Turn to Gill Ports Hoste LLC After a Misdiagnosed Arrhythmia
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is the place to turn after you or someone you love has been harmed by a misdiagnosed arrhythmia. Here’s why:
- We’ve recovered over $500 million for our clients. Our past successes demonstrate our strong ability to fight for victims in malpractice cases. This includes a recent $30,000,000 medical malpractice recovery.
- We have trial experience. We are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates. While not all attorneys have spent time in a courtroom, our attorneys are skilled litigators and know how to present complex medical malpractice evidence to a jury.
- We have decades of experience. Over time, medical malpractice insurers have come to know that we won’t back down. We also have developed a strong network of medical experts who can testify on your behalf to strengthen your claim.
Our commitment to providing compassionate representation has also earned us positive client reviews and demonstrated that we truly take care of your needs throughout your case.
How is cardiac arrhythmia misdiagnosed?
Cardiac arrhythmias are frequently misdiagnosed because symptoms of these conditions can mimic other issues, and because many arrhythmias are episodic, which means they come and go and do not happen all the time. This could result in an ECG appearing normal despite the presence of an arrhythmia.
Misdiagnosis could also occur because:
- Doctors overlook symptoms of an irregular heartbeat
- Medical professionals over-rely on automated ECGs while ignoring other key symptoms
- Patients experience atypical symptoms instead of the classic racing heart. This is especially common in women and older adults
- Diagnostic testing is misinterpreted, resulting in either false positives or false negatives.
If a doctor misdiagnoses you, their failure can sometimes be considered to be medical malpractice. It depends on whether a reasonably competent doctor with similar training and experience would have correctly diagnosed your condition. A misdiagnosis lawyer in Chicago can evaluate your case if you have suffered in a similar situation.
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Consequences of a misdiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia
When a cardiac arrhythmia is misdiagnosed, the consequences can be dire for victims. Some of the possible results of a misdiagnosis include:
- Sudden cardiac arrest, which can be fatal
- Severe stroke if blood pools and clots form in the heart
- Heart failure because the heart is overworked
- A patient being prescribed the wrong medication if they are misdiagnosed with another condition
When a patient suffers damage because of the misdiagnosis (rather than just the presence of the arrhythmia itself), the patient can obtain compensation for the resulting damage. This can include payment for medical bills, lost wages, reduced or lost earning capacity going forward, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
If the misdiagnosis leads to the patient’s death, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim.
Getting help from a missed cardiac arrhythmia attorney in Chicago
Don’t wait to get help after a misdiagnosed heart issue. Contact a missed cardiac arrhythmia attorney in Chicago at Gill Ports Hoste LLC today to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help you.