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Michael Talve, CEO
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Michael is the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. His previous experience includes multiple entrepreneurial ventures in industries ranging from legal services to consumer products. Through his work with Expert Institute, Michael has emerged as a key innovator in the legal technology space.Articles by Michael Talve, CEO
Lumbar Laminectomy Causes Foot Drop and Chronic Pain Disorder
This case involves a 44-year-old male with a past medical history of bi-polar disorder, type II diabetes, sciatica, chronic back pain, insomnia, and obesity. He was on a myriad of medications, including Onglyza. Major surgical history includes a plate placed…
Posted on inLaminectomy Causes Cauda Equina Syndrome
A 50-year-old male presents to his primary care physician with complaints of lower back pain for an extended time and was subsequently referred to an orthopedic for consultation at which time surgery was recommended. The surgical report states patient had a…
Posted on inSpinal Fusion Surgery Causes Mesenteric Ischemia and Death
This case involves a 59-year-old female patient that underwent a complicated spinal fusion surgery to repair severe spinal cord deformity, osteoporotic changes, and multilevel neuro foraminal stenosis. As a result of the surgery, the patient developed evidence of mesenteric ischemia.…
Posted on inMismanagement of Elective Cholecystectomy Causes Severe Electrolyte Imbalance
This case involves a 46-year-old female patient who presented to the hospital for elective cholecystectomy. The patient was admitted to the hospital for almost a week to rule out the possibility of gall bladder carcinoma and was kept NPO for…
Posted on inSpinal Stimulator Implantation Causes Incontinence
This case involves a 51-year-old male who had a complicated surgical implantation of an electronic stimulator for the management of chronic pain in the right arm that was localized to the bicep, forearm, and fingers. The patient underwent several rounds…
Posted on inWrong Diagnosis Leads to Unnecessary Surgery
A 62-year-old female patient presented to the ER with intermittent dull back pain for 2-3 weeks. She was previously seen at her primary care doctor, diagnosed with a UTI and sent home. The imaging results obtained in the emergency room suggested…
Posted on inVancomycin Allergy Causes Severe Anaphylactic Response
This case involves a 49-year-old male who presented to the hospital with an infected foot that resulted in the amputation of the toe. Imaging studies showed that the infection may have spread to the bone and osteomyelitis was a possible…
Posted on inDelayed Stroke Diagnosis, tPA Not Administered
This case involves the care of a patient who had stroke-like symptoms which were recognized by nursing staff members. However, the internist on call was unavailable to see the patient and the delay in treatment lasted more than 3 hours.…
Posted on inFailure to Perform Bariatric Surgery After Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
This case involves a severely obese male weighing over 400 pounds with a past medical history of HTN, CAD, and Diabetes who was admitted to hospital for elective sleeve gastrectomy. After being discharged to his home the patient immediately complained…
Posted on inHysterectomy Causes Urinary Incontinence
This case involves a 44-year-old black female went to her Ob/Gyn for gynecological problems. The physician diagnosed severe fibroid growth and recommended a hysterectomy. The patient underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy that was met with some complication. The patient experienced severe…
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