Knee, Hip Replacements Linked to Heart Risks
Odds are highest in the month following the procedure, study finds
WebMD News from HealthDay
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- People who have total hip or knee replacement surgery face a greater risk for a heart attack during the first month following the procedure, a new study finds.
The chances of a heart attack were more than eight times greater in the first 30 days after total knee replacement surgery compared to people who didn't have the procedure.
