Medical expertise for the questions in your case
Dr. Brandy is an actively practicing pediatric cardiologist and Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, dual board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology, with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Heart Experts Consulting provides medical record review, assessment of diagnostic and clinical decisions, expert reports and testimony.
An initial consultation helps clarify the medical questions, the relevant pediatric cardiology expertise and the materials needed for a meaningful review. Scope, availability, conflicts and engagement terms are discussed before records are shared. Opinions are independent and grounded in the information available in the medical record.
- Medical record and case review
- Standard of care and diagnostic assessment
- Expert reports and medical opinions
- Expert witness testimony
- Review of cardiac imaging, testing, clinical decisions and follow-up
Congenital heart disease, symptoms & cardiac testing
A case does not need to arrive with a precise cardiac diagnosis. An attorney, paralegal or office staff member may describe the issue as heart problems in kids, a blue baby, passing out, a heart murmur or chest pain. Medical records may use terms such as congenital heart disease, cyanosis, fainting (syncope), an arrhythmia or an abnormal EKG / ECG. These are useful starting points for discussing the clinical fit.
Relevant areas include congenital heart defects, fetal and pediatric echocardiography, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, Kawasaki disease, coronary abnormalities, sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death. The full expertise index includes common wording, diagnoses, abbreviations and tests so legal teams can explore the clinical fit.
- Congenital heart disease, including septal defects and complex anatomy
- Fetal cardiac findings and prenatal diagnosis
- Heart murmurs, blue baby / blue lips (cyanosis), passing out (syncope), chest pain and rhythm concerns
- Echocardiograms, fetal echo, EKG / ECG and cardiac screening
- Diagnostic evaluation, clinical management and continuity of care
A clear starting point for office staff and paralegals
You do not need to determine the final diagnosis before making an inquiry. A short description of the general medical issue is enough to begin a discussion about whether the matter fits Dr. Brandy's expertise. Office staff may request a CV and share the requested type of review and relevant deadlines.
For the first inquiry, include the law firm or organization, a contact person, the general age group, the cardiac issue or test involved and the service needed. Please omit patient names, dates of birth and other identifying information. Patient records and original imaging can be transferred through an agreed secure method after initial contact.
From an initial question to an independent opinion
The review begins with an agreed scope and the available records. Depending on the questions, relevant materials may include clinical notes, referral and follow-up documentation, EKGs, cardiac imaging reports and original echocardiographic studies. The specific record request is tailored to the matter.
The medical analysis considers the patient's presentation, the information available at the time, diagnostic findings and the course of care. The resulting communication is intended to make complex cardiac anatomy, testing and clinical decisions understandable to the legal team. A consultation does not predetermine the opinion or imply that a matter will be accepted.
Questions before you begin
Do you work with plaintiff and defense attorneys?
Yes. Heart Experts Consulting provides independent medical expertise for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Can a paralegal or office staff member start the inquiry?
Yes. Share the general medical issue, requested service and timeline. Dr. Brandy can discuss the clinical fit and provide a CV on request.
Does the review include fetal echo and EKG findings?
Yes. The clinical scope includes fetal and pediatric echocardiography, EKG / ECG findings and other pediatric cardiac testing. The review is tailored to the questions and materials in the matter.