The case of a Towson cardiologist accused of implanting unnecessary stents in multiple heart patients took an unexpected twist recently when the cardiologist sued the hospital where the procedures were performed, according to a recent article in The Baltimore Sun.
Not long after the Maryland Board of Physicians charged the cardiologist with performing unnecessary stent implants, the hospital sent the patients who had been given the implants a letter indicating that they may have not needed the implant. The cardiologist’s lawsuit claims that the hospital ruined his reputation by telling patients they had undergone unnecessary stent implant surgery.
According to the attorneys involved in the Maryland lawsuit, the cardiologist’s case puts the hospital in a difficult position. In order to avoid being sued by the patients, the hospital needs to say that the cardiologist didn’t cause any harm to the patients who received stents. However, in order to defend itself against the cardiologist, the hospital must show that at least some patients were harmed, to demonstrate that it did not lie by telling patients they may have been injured.
Stent implant injury cases are often complex, and patients who may have been harmed by an improperly implanted stent often need the help of an experienced Maryland stent implant injury lawyer. Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” has represented many people who have had negligent medical procedures performed on them. If you or a loved one has had a stent implant and you believe it may have been unnecessary, please don’t hesitate to call The Law Offices of Steven H. Heisler today at 877-228-4878 for a free and confidential consultation.
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