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Approaching Knee Surgeries

Posted by dalewhit @dalewhit, Aug 16 3:06pm

I am an 83 year female and am having two knee replacements- one end of Sept and if goes ok - the other end of October.
I have had 2 hip replacements several years ago but know that knees are more difficult recovery wise.
I am apprehensive because of my age but my mobility is going downhill.
I am healthy except for heart arrhythmias which are controlled for the most part with medication.
Any advice or thoughts much appreciated.

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dalewhit | @dalewhit | Aug 18 1:03pm

Dear @spinner2
I intend to ask many questions - have yet to get into the details of the procedure and possible negative outcomes.
I appreciate your reply as it helps me to be more aware of the risks.
Am very sorry you landed in the 15%.
Thanks again and all best,
Dalewhit

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spinner2 | @spinner2 | Aug 18 1:06pm
In reply to @dalewhit "Dear @spinner2 I intend to ask many questions - have yet to get into the details..." + (show)
@dalewhit

Dear @spinner2
I intend to ask many questions - have yet to get into the details of the procedure and possible negative outcomes.
I appreciate your reply as it helps me to be more aware of the risks.
Am very sorry you landed in the 15%.
Thanks again and all best,
Dalewhit

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Prayers for a good outcome.

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kcat | @kcat | Aug 18 8:06pm
In reply to @healthseeker77 "Hi dalewhit, Thank you for posting this question. I too have a bone on bone knee..." + (show)
@healthseeker77

Hi dalewhit,
Thank you for posting this question. I too have a bone on bone knee (right knee) that needs to be replaced. However, I am 75 and also have heart issues so I might not be approved for surgery. Did your doctors want you to do a cardiac stress test before they would approve you for surgery?

I wish you well with your surgeries - I had a partial knee replacement done on my left leg in 2010 - and that surgery went well and was an easy recovery. My doctor was highly recommended and a good surgeon generally has patients that have good results.
I hope you get comments from many people who are happy with their new knees.

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I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back saying I have had a prior heart attack or something is wrong. Now I have to have a stress test and cannot find a cardiologist that can do this for 2 months. My primary care doctor said it’s possible that I may have to cancel until heart is addressed. Then I found out that ekg results are wrong 25% of the time and 40% misleading. Now I am walking around in fear of a major heart episode happening before I can be seen for a stress test
Anybody out there have knowledge about any of this

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healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Aug 18 9:52pm
In reply to @kcat "I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back..." + (show)
@kcat

I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back saying I have had a prior heart attack or something is wrong. Now I have to have a stress test and cannot find a cardiologist that can do this for 2 months. My primary care doctor said it’s possible that I may have to cancel until heart is addressed. Then I found out that ekg results are wrong 25% of the time and 40% misleading. Now I am walking around in fear of a major heart episode happening before I can be seen for a stress test
Anybody out there have knowledge about any of this

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Hi kcat,
That is where I am too. I have made an appointment for a CIMT test which I am hoping will provide some additional information to my doctors so that a heart healthy plan can be made for me to give me some peace of mind in regards to my heart. Here is Mayo Clinic information about the CIMT test:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/heart-health-and-performance-program/overview/ovc-20442454

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healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Nov 3 7:22am
In reply to @kcat "I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back..." + (show)
@kcat

I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back saying I have had a prior heart attack or something is wrong. Now I have to have a stress test and cannot find a cardiologist that can do this for 2 months. My primary care doctor said it’s possible that I may have to cancel until heart is addressed. Then I found out that ekg results are wrong 25% of the time and 40% misleading. Now I am walking around in fear of a major heart episode happening before I can be seen for a stress test
Anybody out there have knowledge about any of this

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Hi Kcat,
Have you had your stress test? I am still waiting for approval from my cardiologist to have knee replacement surgery on my right knee. While I am waiting I have been doing Physical Therapy and riding a bike. Both have helped reduce the pain in my knee, and I am grateful for that.
I hope you are doing well and will have an answer soon for your surgery.

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cathymw | @cathymw | Nov 4 8:41am
In reply to @kcat "I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back..." + (show)
@kcat

I am 65 and have an appt for knee replacement surgery, but my ekg came back saying I have had a prior heart attack or something is wrong. Now I have to have a stress test and cannot find a cardiologist that can do this for 2 months. My primary care doctor said it’s possible that I may have to cancel until heart is addressed. Then I found out that ekg results are wrong 25% of the time and 40% misleading. Now I am walking around in fear of a major heart episode happening before I can be seen for a stress test
Anybody out there have knowledge about any of this

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Same thing happened to me. My primary care Dr. had an employee hook up the leads wrong... said I had an old anterior infarct. My surgeon's team wanted an entire cardiac workup. I knew that meant extensive testing, $$$ (I have a high deductible). I told them I wasn't going to pursue an elective surgery...

Guess what, they said I didn't need to follow through with a cardiologist.
https://www.gehealthcare.com/insights/article/ecg-lead-misplacement-looking-at-common-issues?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzXWxMVNgAM1InhmmwnANRiHD9cA2F0QlfQX7GE5lRBx5NFm5

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