Heparin Causes Double Amputation

ByJoseph O'Neill

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Heparin Causes Double Amputation

Case Overview

This case takes place in Arizona and involves a female patient who underwent a minor surgical procedure. Prior to the procedure, the patient had been receiving anti-coagulation therapy. The patient was switched to Heparin for the procedure. Some time after the procedure was performed, the patient underwent another operation on her left arm. As part of pre-surgery testing, it was determined that the patient was in danger of a major medical event. Some time after the procedure, the patient developed multiple blood clots in her arms. As a consequence of the clots, the patient lost both of her arms. It is alleged that the patient was improperly monitored and inadequately treated for her clotting.

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Joseph O'Neill

Joseph O'Neill

Joe has extensive experience in online journalism and technical writing across a range of legal topics, including personal injury, meidcal malpractice, mass torts, consumer litigation, commercial litigation, and more. Joe spent close to six years working at Expert Institute, finishing up his role here as Director of Marketing. He has considerable knowledge across an array of legal topics pertaining to expert witnesses. Currently, Joe servces as Owner and Demand Generation Consultant at LightSail Consulting.

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