Did a doctor dismiss your agony as “just back pain”? Cauda Equina Syndrome is a spinal emergency requiring surgery within 48 hours. If a delayed diagnosis led to permanent nerve damage or paralysis, the hospital may have missed your “window of opportunity” for recovery. Learn the critical red-flag symptoms doctors are trained to spot and see if you have a case for malpractice.
SMA occlusion is a blockage of a major artery that supplies blood to the intestines. When this artery becomes blocked, the intestines are deprived of oxygen and can begin to die within just a few hours. This is a true medical emergency. Without immediate treatment, patients can suffer massive intestinal damage, develop severe infections like sepsis, or die.
Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the small intestine (and sometimes the large intestine) is reduced or blocked. The loss of blood deprives the intestinal tissue of oxygen, leading to bowel necrosis, perforation, sepsis, and potentially death if not promptly reversed.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot, usually from the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery. This obstruction can severely reduce oxygen flow to the lungs and other vital organs, leading to sudden death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Unfortunately, PE is often misdiagnosed or not treated in time, making it a leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Although popliteal artery aneurysm may initially cause no symptoms, it carries a high risk of clotting, rupture, or limb-threatening ischemia. Given these risks, timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can occur when doctors fail to recognize or properly treat this condition, leading to catastrophic harm.
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This can happen due to a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a leaking or bursting blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Without prompt treatment, brain cells begin to die within minutes, leading to potentially devastating consequences.
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, sepsis can progress rapidly, resulting in severe complications.
Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention to prevent catastrophic outcomes such as amputation or death. Unfortunately, when healthcare providers fail to recognize or adequately treat CLI in a timely manner, patients suffer unnecessary harm.
Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a limb, often caused by a blood clot or embolism, and requires emergency medical intervention. If left untreated for even a few hours, ALI can lead to permanent nerve damage, amputation, or death.
An accurate medical diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective healthcare. When healthcare providers correctly identify a patient’s condition, they can prescribe appropriate treatments that promote healing and prevent further complications. Conversely, a misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary or harmful treatments, exacerbating the patient’s condition and potentially causing irreversible harm.
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including many in the United States. While often associated with chronic illnesses, heart failure can also result from medical negligence. At Lupetin & Unatin, we are committed to helping patients and their families understand their rights when medical malpractice leads to devastating outcomes.
A delay in diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma may constitute medical malpractice if it results from negligence, such as failing to recognize and act on early symptoms or risk factors, ignoring abnormal test results, or delaying referrals to specialists or appropriate diagnostic tests. These oversights can have catastrophic consequences for patients, significantly reducing their treatment options and overall prognosis.
