Heart Disease Misdiagnosis Can Lead to Serious Injury
Heart disease kills more women each year than all types of cancer combined. It also takes the lives of millions of men. For too many people, the first sign of heart disease is a heart attack or other serious heart condition, which can be fatal. February is Heart Health Month, and if you have risk factors for heart disease, it’s important to get a first and even a second opinion from a qualified physician to prevent suffering from a failure to diagnose heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
Risk factors for heart disease include a family history of heart problems, high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Heart disease can’t be cured, and its early stages are often “silent,” giving you no indication you have the condition. Lifestyle changes, medications, and occasionally even surgery can help keep the condition under control and help you avoid serious injury or illness, such as heart attacks or blood clots. However, taking the steps you may need to control heart disease means you need to know whether you have the condition and how serious it has become.
If you have risk factors for heart disease, it’s important to get a proper diagnosis and a treatment plan. The American Heart Association encourages getting a second opinion if necessary, especially if you know you have several risk factors. When a doctor fails to properly diagnose or treat heart disease, serious injuries can result. At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, our experienced New York medical malpractice attorneys have the courtroom experience necessary to help you seek the compensation you deserve. For a free phone consultation, call us today at (212) 222-4336.
