Failure to diagnose arterial blood clot

A blood clot in an artery, also known as arterial thrombosis, is a serious, growing public health issue that everyone needs to be aware of. Blood clots are preventable, yet are one of the most commonly misdiagnosed affecting an estimated 900,000 Americans and ultimately resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths each year.

An Illinois man was awarded $15 million on a medical malpractice case after his lower legs were amputated when doctors failed to timely diagnose and treat his arterial blood clots.
When Corby Bell underwent blood testing at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon in 2015, doctors ruled out deep
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