08-17-2017, 11:33 PM
Gotta say, hats off the Boston Card for his caution.
I do not have a medical background, saw the original story in a local paper, was curious about what might have happened, and appreciated being able to see some informed discussion on this board.
In any case, it saddened me wherever he may have received treatment.
A follow-up question, would certain causes (heart attack vs PE) have been relatively more reflective of a mistake or early discharge?
Could the heart attack have possibly been avoided with a different doctor or hospital?
A previous housecleaner of mine, under 40, had an unusual case of strep throat, ultimately was hospitalized for a week, and I think had kidney failure. The day she was discharged (from a local Bay Area Kaiser hospital), she went home and died of a stroke. This case reminded me of that, and this thread resurfaced questions I had as to whether she received the appropriate care.
I do not have a medical background, saw the original story in a local paper, was curious about what might have happened, and appreciated being able to see some informed discussion on this board.
In any case, it saddened me wherever he may have received treatment.
A follow-up question, would certain causes (heart attack vs PE) have been relatively more reflective of a mistake or early discharge?
Could the heart attack have possibly been avoided with a different doctor or hospital?
A previous housecleaner of mine, under 40, had an unusual case of strep throat, ultimately was hospitalized for a week, and I think had kidney failure. The day she was discharged (from a local Bay Area Kaiser hospital), she went home and died of a stroke. This case reminded me of that, and this thread resurfaced questions I had as to whether she received the appropriate care.