Compensating Delayed Diagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease
A delay in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease can prove fatal. Where medical professionals are responsible for this delay, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Diagnosis of coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is a fairly common condition and medical professionals should be familiar with the symptoms and the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
A delay in diagnosis can leave the patient vulnerable to a life-threatening heart attack.
Typical symptoms which should prompt further investigation would include the following:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Nausea and faintness
If a patient presents with these symptoms, it may be necessary for blood tests or a scan to be arranged to assess the underlying cause.
A failure to assess the patient thoroughly or arrange the appropriate tests may be regarded as negligent.
Susceptibility to coronary heart disease
Some categories of people are more likely to develop coronary heart disease. A failure by medical professionals to recognise the susceptibility of these patients and the significance of their symptoms may be regarded as substandard care.
Patients who could come into these categories are those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, people who smoke or drink regularly and people who are suffering from diabetes.
Coronary heart disease is a condition where the patient's arteries and, therefore, their blood supply, has become blocked. This can lead to a heart attack and can be fatal.
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the long-term impact of a delay in the diagnosis or treatment of coronary heart disease, your quality of life may have been reduced and you may be facing significant financial losses.
A successful compensation claim can take into account those financial losses which have been caused by the negligence and subsequent problems. This may include, for example, loss of income where the individual is unable to work or is restricted in the nature or extent of employment they can undertake.
Speak to a solicitor
Glynns Solicitors is a specialist medical negligence legal practice. If you wish to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation, one of our team of expert lawyers will be very happy to talk to you.
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