Medical Negligence Lawyers - Heart Attacks
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
A heart attack is an injury to the heart muscle caused by lack of oxygen. It usually occurs when blood flow to the heart is interrupted by a blood clot or coronary artery spasm. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- Chest pain and pressure that may be described as a squeezing sensation, burning, or crushing pain
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Fainting or lightheadedness
Victims often have symptoms leading up to the heart attack. When these symptoms are reported, your doctor or an emergency room team must immediately administer necessary tests and treatments to avoid catastrophic injury or death.
Some of the testing that should be done when these symptoms are present include:
- Electrocardiograms
- Cardiac enzyme tests
- Coronary artery disease tests
- Echocardiograms
- Stress tests
- Angiograms
Misdiagnosis of Heart Attack Liability & Lawsuits
If you or a loved one has reported symptoms of a heart attack and your physician failed to perform the tests and treatment necessary, he or she could be held liable in court for medical negligence if additional injury or death takes place.
If you suspect that a heart attack misdiagnosis has occurred, contact the medical negligence lawyers of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. We will meet with you for a free consultation and determine if a medical negligence lawsuit should be filed.
A heart attack can happen anywhere, and we can investigate it in any location. If you're in the Phoenix, Arizona area, call us to set up a free case evaluation. Or call us or send us an email from wherever you are, and we'll be glad to talk with you and answer questions over the phone.
