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Is Knee Replacement Surgery Possible With History Of Cardiomyopathy And Enlarged Heart?

I have cardiomyopathy,( says I need a heart transplant) and a enlarged heart. I ve been in the hospital for congested heart failure. I also have bad knees which I m told need to be replaced, a ruptured disc in my back and bone spurs where I d had a laminectomy on my back in the past. My current cardiologist won t clear me for surgery on my knee replacement, or any surgery period, says I might not wake up. My blood pressure etc is under control with medications. Is he over reacting?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Knee replacement is a major surgery involving spinal anaesthesia. Your cardiac status needs to evaluated by a cardiologist to find the fitness for surgery.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Is Knee Replacement Surgery Possible With History Of Cardiomyopathy And Enlarged Heart?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Knee replacement is a major surgery involving spinal anaesthesia. Your cardiac status needs to evaluated by a cardiologist to find the fitness for surgery. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com