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Is Heart Palpitation After Total Knee Replacement Surgery,normal?
I am a 57 year old woman that had a total knee replacement surgery two weeks ago. I am off work for 6 weeks for recovery and have been told by the surgeon and physical therapist that I am doing very well. I have notice that the last few days I feel like my heart is racing. Is this normal after surgery?
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Hi dear
anxiety &/or recovery from long-time bed ridden might cause it
YET..their are other serious causes tobe considered
please chech with cardiologist to get further followup & managements
Regards & best health
Dr.Prof. Mohammed Abdulwahab AlKhateeb
-MD.,FICMS.,-INTERNAL MEDICINE - IRAQ
anxiety &/or recovery from long-time bed ridden might cause it
YET..their are other serious causes tobe considered
please chech with cardiologist to get further followup & managements
Regards & best health
Dr.Prof. Mohammed Abdulwahab AlKhateeb
-MD.,FICMS.,-INTERNAL MEDICINE - IRAQ
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