The Dangers of Heart Disease

Heart disease is the single biggest killer in America, claiming about 850,000 lives every year in this
country alone. Both men and women are affected by the disease, and on average, someone suffers from
a coronary event every 25 seconds. Roughly every minute, an American dies. In the time it will take
you to read this article, two Americans will have died from heart disease. Heart disease kills more
people than every form of cancer together. It is arguably the most serious health danger facing America
today.

Heart Disease Malpractice

Because of how common heart disease is, mistakes can also be common. Some of the most frequently reported
types of malpractice involving heart disease are:

• Failure to diagnose. Heart disease can be fatal if it’s not caught and treated quickly enough. If your
  heart disease is not discovered in time, or is misdiagnosed as a different disease, your health could
  be in jeopardy.
• Pharmaceutical errors. Prescription drugs are frequently used to treat heart disease and other heart
  problems. An error at any stage of this process could be fatal, from the actual drug prescribed to the
  amount of the drug to the pharmacist filling the order. If you are the victim of an error in the drugs
  you receive, you could be at serious risk for complications.
• Surgical errors. If the heart disease is not effectively controlled by pharmaceutical drugs, surgery
  may be necessary. Heart surgery can be a difficult procedure, and it’s not uncommon for there to complications
  which arise during the operation.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love suffers from heart disease and has received improper medical care for the
condition, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling
215-238-1130.