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Interventional Cardiology Malpractice: Evaluating Standard of Care
Interventional cardiology sits at one of the highest-stakes intersections in medicine. The procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, including coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, device implantation, and endovascular repair, are often performed on critically ill patients, under time pressure, with narrow margins for error. When outcomes are poor, the legal question is not simply whether something went wrong. The question is whether
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Apr 248 min read


Telemedicine Liability in Cardiovascular and Critical Care Settings
As telemedicine expands into high-acuity environments such as intensive care units and cardiovascular services, new liability questions are emerging around response time, supervision, continuity of care, and the limits of remote clinical assessment. What began as a model for routine outpatient consultations has moved steadily into settings where the margin for error is narrow and the consequences of delayed or inadequate care can be irreversible. For attorneys handling medica
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Apr 78 min read


Cardiac Device Litigation: What Attorneys Need to Know
Cardiac device cases are among the most technically demanding matters in medical malpractice and product liability litigation. When a pacemaker fails to pace, an ICD delivers an inappropriate shock, or a procedural device contributes to a complication in the cath lab, the legal questions that follow require both clinical precision and medical-legal expertise to evaluate. In many of these cases, the outcome turns on a narrow set of clinical and technical details that are often
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Apr 77 min read


Find the Best Expert Witness for Your Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical Malpractice: Finding the Perfect Cardiology Expert Witness for Your Case Whether you are represent the plaintiff or the defendant, you need an expert witness who can provide reliable, unbiased, and credible testimony. There are several essential points to consider when selecting a cardiology expert witness, and it is important to thoroughly vet potential…
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Jan 25, 20244 min read


Crowded Emergency Departments & Staffing Crisis in Healthcare
Crowded Emergency Departments & Staffing Crisis in Healthcare In the United States, the Emergency Department’s reputation and rank is the infamous canary in the coal mine, as it is a picture of not just one distinct ED or hospital group, but of an overall health system bursting at the seams.4 Jam-packed ED’s are an extensive…
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Feb 22, 20228 min read


The Risks Of Electronic Health Record Documentation Errors
The growth of Electronic Health Records and risks associated with patient
treatment & outcomes are rising. Amplified medical errors that can be traced to the application of EHRs are progressively the central theme in health-related malpractice cases.
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Oct 14, 20217 min read


Healthcare Cyber Security
Cyber Attacks in Healthcare Healthcare cyber security and cyber attacks against healthcare organizations will be one of the most potent and expensive areas to deal with in 2021. The medical industry in the United States is estimated to expend $134 billion on cybersecurity from 2021-26, with 82% of healthcare executives stating that existing finances have…
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Jul 29, 20217 min read


Medical Malpractice: Telemedicine
Telemedincine: Medical Malpratice Liability vs Benefit The year 2020 saw unprecedented growth in the utilization of Telemedicine due to the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic. Around 42% of Americans state they have used a Telemedicine video consult during the pandemic, according to a current poll1. Telemedicine growth persists at a remarkable rate as an increasing number of…
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Jun 17, 20217 min read


Medical Malpractice: Risks of Nonphysician Provider Care
Medical-Malpractice Risks & Legal Liability of Non-Physician Provider Care With healthcare costs rising each year at ~5% per year 1, there is a push by insurance companies, hospital boards, and governments to reduce costs. A recent trend over the past decade in the United States is to employ the use of Nurse Practitioners (NP) and…
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May 20, 20217 min read


Atherectomy in PVI: Time to Follow the Guidelines?
JACC: Atherectomy in Peripheral Vascular Interventions Keywords Cardiology, cardiac procedures, atherectomy; endovascular; femoropopliteal disease; peripheral artery disease; peripheral vascular interventions. At a glance Intro: Recently published study on the Use of Atherectomy During Index Peripheral Vascular Interventions JACC Editorial comments from: Dmitriy N. Feldman and Andrew J.P. Klein DISCLAIMER: Dr. Dalawari shares interesting and relevant medical-legal…
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Apr 16, 20212 min read


Atherectomy in Peripheral Vascular Interventions
JACC: Atherectomy in Peripheral Vascular Interventions Keywords Cardiology, cardiac procedures, atherectomy; endovascular; femoropopliteal disease; peripheral artery disease; peripheral vascular interventions. At a glance Intro: A large cohort study of 2019 Medicare fee-for-service claims from 58,552 patients treated by 1,627 physicians looks at procedural volumes, device choices and frequency of use of atherectomy in PVI (Peripheral…
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Apr 14, 20213 min read


Cardiologist PAYS $2M to Resolve Unnecessary Medical Tests Claims
Michigan Cardiologist Group Pays $2 Million (US) to Resolve Unnecessary Testing Claims Keywords Cardiology, cardiac testing & procedures, unnecessary medical testing At a glance Intro: This article discusses a recent case in Michigan where a Cardiologist and his medical group paid $2 million (US) in a long-running legal case to settle unnecessary medical tests claims.…
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Mar 29, 20213 min read


Cardiology & Wearable Medical Devices
Medical-Legal Issues Related to Wearable Medical Devices & Cardiology Wearable medical devices, remote monitoring, and telemedicine visits are becoming increasingly common aspects of clinical care. Novel technology applications can enhance health outcomes, yet also present risks, raising interesting medical-legal questions. As many remote monitoring devices involve vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure,…
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Mar 11, 20215 min read


Cardiac Events While Driving
Cardiac Events While Driving When a driver suffers a cardiac event such as a heart attack or arrhythmia while driving, the sudden incapacitation may cause a vehicular collision. Injuries to the driver, passengers, occupants of other vehicles, and pedestrians may be serious or fatal. Costly property damage may also result. If there’s a history of…
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Feb 11, 20216 min read


Cardiac Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Health Law: Cardiac Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers The rising trend for cardiologists to perform outpatient procedures in ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) instead of hospitals raises safety questions. ASCs have fewer resources than full-service hospitals and may be unequipped for life-threatening emergencies. ASCs often provide a more comfortable, convenient, and patient-centered experience than hospital-based outpatient…
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Jan 14, 20216 min read


Cardiac Arrest: Failure to Identify & Provide Emergency Treatment Causes Death
Case Reference: Plaintiff claimed that the standard of care called for immediate cardiac consultation and transfer for cardiac catheterization at both 10:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Plaintiff’s proof was that decedent remained in the emergency room for some fourteen hours without a workup for catheterization. The jury found in favor of plaintiff for $1.3 million.…
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Aug 21, 20203 min read


Risk Factors & Consent: Open-Heart Surgery Causes Patient Disability
Case Reference: Plaintiff’s Expert: Alfred Culliford, M.D., cardiothoracic surgery, New York, NY.Defendant’s Experts: Bryan Foy, M.D., cardiovascular surgery, Naperville, IL. Holger Reed v. Baptist Health Lexington et al. Fayette County (KY) Circuit Court No. 16-1604. Charles C. Adams, Jr., Jerren& Adams for plaintiff. Melanie S. Marrs and Tonya S. Rager, Kinkead & Stilz; Timothy H.…
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Aug 14, 20203 min read


Anticoagulant Meds: Missing Post-Op Instructions
Case Reference: The parties reached a confidential settlement. The Estate of Joseph Richard Karlen by Ruth Eloise Karlen v. Christopher Richard Powers, M.D. and Medical Center Associates of Houston, LLP. Harris County (TX) District Court No. 201551289. Terry Bryant, Houston, TX for plaintiff. Marikay Evans of Luccia & Evans, Houston, TX for defendants. Keywords: anticoagulation,…
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
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