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I Am Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery And Having Physical
Question: I am recovering from knee replacement surgery and having physical therapy. I also have congestive heart failure for which I take lasix,lostartan,metropotrol. Today before therapy my heart rate was 108, my blood pressure was 140 and I was out of breath with my hands shaking is this chf acting up or a normal part of recovery from surgery. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that considering you medical history, the first opinion would be in favour of heart failure symptomatology.
Anyway, in case no exacerbating factors are noted (like cardiac arrhythmia, a pulmonary infection, or excessive blood pressure fluctuations, etc.) then other alternatives should be sought (like pulmonary embolism considering your recent surgery).
Coming to this point, I would recommended discussing with your attending internist or cardiologist on the possibility of performing a physical exam and cardiac ultrasound for evaluating the right heary and potential pulmonary pressure.
If necessary further tests would be recommended.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that considering you medical history, the first opinion would be in favour of heart failure symptomatology.
Anyway, in case no exacerbating factors are noted (like cardiac arrhythmia, a pulmonary infection, or excessive blood pressure fluctuations, etc.) then other alternatives should be sought (like pulmonary embolism considering your recent surgery).
Coming to this point, I would recommended discussing with your attending internist or cardiologist on the possibility of performing a physical exam and cardiac ultrasound for evaluating the right heary and potential pulmonary pressure.
If necessary further tests would be recommended.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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