The risk for a heart attack is greater in people who have total hip or knee replacement surgery during the first month following surgery.
In fact, the likelihood can be up to eight times higher in knee replacement patients and four times higher in hip replacement patients. Reach more about the study here >> http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/news/20150831/knee-hip-replacement-surgeries-linked-to-heart-risks
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