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A stroke is a sudden blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, cutting off blood supply to a portion of the brain and causing the death of brain cells. Depending on the severity of the damage and the portion of the brain affected, a stroke can cause neurological problems, such as loss of consciousness, paralysis, loss of speech, loss of the use of a limb; a severe stroke can be fatal.
A majority of strokes are ischemic strokes, caused by the formation of a blood clot in a vessel supplying blood to the brain. A minority of strokes are hemorrhagic strokes, caused by the rupture or leakage from a blood vessel. A stroke is also known as a cerebrovascular accident or "CV".
If you have suffered due to a doctor's failure to diagnose your stroke, contact the Washington stroke misdiagnosis lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 for a consultation.
Over half a million people will have strokes in the United States this year, and around 20% of them will die as a result. Thousands more will have to live with complications and disabilities due to their strokes. The negative effects of stroke can often be minimized with prompt diagnosis and treatment. Prompt emergency room care for a stroke can mean the difference between life and death or long-term disability. It is a condition for which speedy care is absolutely crucial.
In some cases, unfortunately, stroke victims will not get the prompt treatment they need due to medical negligence. Doctors may delay testing or medication too long, or they may misdiagnose the stroke, or even send the patient home from the emergency room with another diagnosis entirely.
If you have concerns or doubts about whether a doctor did not diagnose your stroke - or that of a loved one - you owe it to yourself and your family to find out for sure. Contact an attorney at Fuller & Fuller for a FREE consultation. Our firm has been associated with many failure to diagnose stroke cases. To determine whether you have a strong claim, these are among the factors that are analyzed:
You have nothing to lose by consulting with an experienced Washington medical malpractice attorney. It is always in your best interest to learn about your legal options and make sure that your legal rights are preserved. A medical malpractice case is also about righting a wrong, holding the medical community responsible, and raising the level of care so that the same thing does not happen to another patient.
Remember that you are always entitled to proper care in the emergency room even if you have no medical insurance or are a member of an HMO.
Whenever you have symptoms that may be a stroke, call 911 immediately! Don't decide to wait and see if the symptoms go away. Prompt treatment is your best chance of avoiding serious damage to your brain.
According to the CDC some strokes come on quickly and may cause a sudden onset of symptoms. Other strokes take time to develop, and symptoms may develop over hours or days. The symptoms of a stroke may include some of the following.
A mini-stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) may be a precursor to a full stroke. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of the TIA may prevent a larger, more serious stroke.
Remember, stroke is the number three leading cause of death in this country. You can take charge of your health care by reducing your risk factors, knowing the symptoms of a stroke, getting help promptly, and making sure that your doctor gives you appropriate treatment.
Early detection and treatment of strokes can prevent serious brain damage. If you are concerned that your doctor failed to detect or treat your stroke soon enough, please contact the Washington stroke misdiagnosis attorneys of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 for a free evaluation of your claim .