Diagnosing and treating pulmonary embolism during pregnancy
Deep vein thrombosis is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism
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Medical malpractice
Substantial factor test in Texas medical malpractice cases: Proving that the negligence of multiple parties caused patient harm
Texas law recognizes "but for" and "substantial factor" proximate causation in medical negligence cases
Surgeon's diagnostic shortcut leaves patient with permanent below-the-waist numbness, loss of bowel and bladder control
When a surgeon settles for a best guess rather that doing a differential diagnosis workup, it exposes the patient to unnecessary risk
Journal article: Start making stroke treatment decisions in the ambulance
Making hospitals tPA-capable was the first big step in stroke treatment, identifying hospitals that can perform thrombectomy surgery is the next one
Study shows that injuries to mothers during labor & delivery are on the rise
Delayed recognition of problems during labor can lead to avoidable injuries
Pulmonary effusion, thoracentesis, collapsed lung, and medical malpractice
Patient at Cypress, Texas violently coughs up blood after simple procedure, goes into respiratory distress, dies
Mediation ins and outs for medical malpractice cases
Getting ready for successful mediation and trial starts when the lawsuit is filed
What happens if you name the wrong defendant in a Texas medical malpractice or wrongful death lawsuit?
If it is discovered after the statute of limitations has passed, the answer depends on if it is misnomer or misidentification
Medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit: Plaintiff alleges that surgeon and anesthesiologist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital injure patient, cause death
38-year-old educator recently died as a result of her injuries
Myocarditis symptoms, misdiagnosis, and medical malpractice
Myocarditis is a dangerous condition that impacts heart pumping and rhythm