Cardiology negligence claims

A cardiology medical negligence claim can arise from the following circumstances: 

Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis:

• Failure to correctly diagnose heart conditions such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, or heart attacks in a timely manner.
• Misinterpreting test results, such as ECGs or echocardiograms, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Surgical errors:

• Errors during cardiac surgeries or procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), angioplasty, or valve replacements.
• These errors include improper surgical techniques, improper suturing, damage to surrounding tissue, surgical instruments left inside the patient or postoperative infections.

Inadequate monitoring and management of cardiac conditions:

• Failure to manage ongoing chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure or arrhythmias resulting in harm to the patient.

Medication errors:

• Incorrect prescription or administration of medications used in cardiology, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, or vasodilators.
• Errors related to anaesthesia administration during cardiac procedures, including allergic reactions, dosage errors, or improper monitoring.

Inadequate post-operative care:

• Negligent post-operative care leading to complications or infections.

Device and implantation errors:

• Device malfunction or errors related to the placement or management of cardiac devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, or stents.
• Failure to recall or replace defective cardiac devices.

Failure to obtain informed consent:

• Failing to provide patients with adequate information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a cardiac procedure or surgery.