Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Claims
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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Claims
Suffering from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (‘SCAD’) can be a terrifying situation, especially when a lot is still unknown about the condition.
We understand the emotional and physical impact this can have on you or your loved one. Our solicitors are here to support you through this difficult time in claiming that you have suffered from medical negligence.
SCAD is a condition when one or more of the inner layers of the coronary tear off. This can cause blood clots to form, which can in turn cause a heart attack or cardiac arrest.
Unfortunately, SCAD can happen quickly without warning and cannot be prevented. The condition mostly affects women in their 40s and 50s or women who are pregnant or have recently been pregnant.
Most individuals who suffer from SCAD do not have any risk factors that may increase the chance of having a heart attack. Therefore, it can cause difficulties when diagnosing the condition. This often leads to delayed or misdiagnosis.
Following SCAD, there is roughly a 10-30% likelihood of suffering another heart attack due to SCAD. Therefore, healthcare professionals must be able to diagnose SCAD to treat you appropriately and aim to reduce the chance of recurrence.
Additionally, an artery tear can increase the chances of developing other conditions which may require medical management. This can include angina and heart inflammation.
How can Freeman Harris assist with a SCAD claim?
If you feel that you or your loved one have received negligent care about SCAD and you would like to speak to a member of the team, please call us on 020 7790 7311 or email us at contact@freemanharris.co.uk
Contract Team
Lina’s background in nursing and law furnishes her with both medical and legal knowledge, allowing her to work on negligence cases with great care and expertise.
John Holtom
John is an expert in dealing with medical negligence claims and has a history of settling high value cases.
Talha Fazlani
Talha has been working as a Litigator assisting the medical negligence department. He would be the first person you deal with regarding your matter.
Cat is a Legal Analyst and assists the medical negligence department in obtaining documents, and communicating with clients.
What our clients say?
I would recommend Freeman Harris solicitor to anyone. I was very happy in the way I was dealt with. The solicitor that handle my case was professional and efficient, she always put my mind at ease under difficult circumstance.
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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Claims FAQ’s
How is SCAD diagnosed?
Unfortunately, SCAD can only be diagnosed post-event. This can be done by taking blood tests, conducting an ECG scan, conducting a coronary angiogram or a CT scan.
How is SCAD treated?
This can vary from patient to patient depending upon their condition and symptoms. Typical treatment can include medication that prevents blood clots and reduces blood pressure. Surgery may also be required to insert a stent into the affected artery. In severe cases, a coronary artery bypass may be needed to restore blood flow.
Is there any information I need to know about claiming medical negligence?
If you want more information about making a claim, please visit our FAQ page. (link to our general medical negligence page – https://freemanharris.co.uk/services/personal-injury-services/medical-negligence-claim/ )
What costs are involved in making a claim?
Our cases are generally funded on a conditional fee agreement or ‘no win no fee agreement’ this means you do not pay anything upfront and this will deducted from any compensation awarded.
Medical Negligence Fees
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| No Win, No Fee, Generally | No Win, No Fee, Generally |
| Medical Negligence Claim Review | No Fees |
| Medical Reports (If Required) | TBD |
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