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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Knee While On Aleve
My wifw, who just turned 60, has a second knee problem,having sharp pains. She has been using aleve for the last four months. Next week finally she is going the knee surgery she had been wainting for. Should we vorry about increaseing her chance of havong a heart atack?
Before the intervention, some examinations should be done. I suggest you do a complete blood count. I also suggest:
- Platelets level.
- Coagulation time and clotting time.
- An electrocardiogram.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Knee While On Aleve
Hi, Before the intervention, some examinations should be done. I suggest you do a complete blood count. I also suggest: - Platelets level. - Coagulation time and clotting time. - An electrocardiogram. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician