{"id":3291,"date":"2021-11-15T23:11:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T04:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3291"},"modified":"2021-12-01T01:09:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T06:09:45","slug":"new-york-court-discusses-establishing-a-doctors-liability-for-a-patients-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/new-york-court-discusses-establishing-a-doctors-liability-for-a-patients-death\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Court Discusses Establishing a Doctor\u2019s Liability for a Patient\u2019s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is an unfortunate reality that a patient can visit a cardiologist, receive a clean bill of health, and subsequently suffer a fatal heart attack a few days later. In such instances, the inclination is most likely to believe that the cardiologist negligently performed its duties, and therefore should be liable for malpractice. As demonstrated in a recent New York ruling<\/a> issued in a cardiology malpractice matter, however, that is not always the case. If you or your loved one sustained losses due to negligent treatment of a heart issue, you should speak to a \u00a0Syracuse cardiology malpractice lawyer regarding your potential claims.<\/p>\n

The Decedent\u2019s Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reportedly, the decedent presented to the hospital with complaints of chest pain in July 2012. He underwent a heart catheterization that showed he suffered from a 75% narrowing of a coronary artery, which he was advised could be treated with medication. A week later, he visited the defendant’s cardiologist for a second opinion. The defendant recommended that the decedent continue to treat his heart issues with medication instead of an angioplasty.<\/p>\n

It is alleged that in October 2012, the decedent underwent a stress test that was interpreted by a second cardiologist named as a defendant, who determined the decedent did not require emergent care. One month later, however, the decedent suffered a fatal heart attack. The plaintiff, his wife,\u00a0 commenced a medical malpractice lawsuit against the defendants, alleging they failed to properly diagnose and treat a blockage in the decedent\u2019s heart, The defendants ultimately moved for summary judgment, and the court granted their motion. The plaintiff appealed. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It is an unfortunate reality that a patient can visit a cardiologist, receive a clean bill of health, and subsequently suffer a fatal heart attack a few days later. In such instances, the inclination is most likely to believe that the cardiologist negligently performed its duties, and therefore should be liable for malpractice. 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