A heart attack can be one of the scariest things to go through. There are many risks factors associated with heart attack including certain medical conditions and medications. If you are at risk it is important that you know the signs of a heart attack and that you are prepared.
GranuFlo heart attacks are something that most patients were not aware of. If you have been taking GranuFlo as part of your regular dialysis routine, then you could be at risk of a sudden heart attack. Thousands of dialysis clinics use GranuFlo to mix with their dialysate and have been under the impression that it is completely safe; however, a recent recall from the FDA has confirmed that GranuFlo can increase your risk of cardiac arrest and a sudden heart attack.
Speak to a GranuFlo Heart Attack Lawyer
If you have been taking GranuFlo as part of your regular dialysis treatment and have experienced a heart attack then you could be eligible for compensation by filing a GranuFlo sudden heart attack lawsuit. Lawyers across the country are currently meeting with sufferers to discuss their legal options.
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Experiencing a sudden heart attack from GranuFlo can leave you paralyzed with fear and struggling for your life. A heart attack occurs when the heart is not getting oxygen rich blood due to a clot or a build-up in the body. However, a heart attack can also occur from elevated bicarbonate levels in the bloodstream which is the case with a GranuFlo heart attack. Heart attacks can result in fatality if you do not receive immediate medical attention and can take a long time to recover from, emotionally and physically. Signs of a sudden heart attack include:
- Chest pain and chest tightening
- Irregular heart beat
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness and fainting
- Nausea and vomiting
Fresenius Medical Care – Legally Responsible for Your Suffering
GranuFlo has been on the market and used in clinics across the country since 2003. In 2010 Fresenius tested the product and found out that the risk of heart attack in patients taking GranuFlo is much higher than initially expected. In fact, the number was six times greater than normal. Fresenius chose to withhold this information from the public and from other doctors. It was only through an anonymous leak in 2011 that the FDA discovered the truth and in 2012 the powder was recalled. Since then lawsuits have been filed across the country by those that have suffered a GranuFlo sudden heart attack.
Fight Back – Contact Our Team Today
Filing a lawsuit against Fresenius can provide you with closure and compensation. While it won’t be able to absolve the pain that you have experienced, it can help make things a little more comfortable from now on and help pay for medical costs, loss of income and other losses experienced by this situation. Fresenius Medical Care had a legal responsibility to warn patients which they failed to do so. Please contact our 24 hour hotline at 1-800-732-3070 or fill in a form on the side of this page.