Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
First of all, it is necessary to carefully investigate the degree of the traumatic injury to the elbow. Whether the recommended therapy is surgery or just conservative treatment it will depend on the fact a serious damage has happened (any broken bone, or
hematoma, etc.).
Considering the fact, your dad is suffering form
heart failure, doesn't necessarily mean that there is a firm contraindication to a potential invasive orthopedic treatment.
Coming to this point, a review of his cardiovascular status is advised:
A careful physical exam coupled with a chest X ray study, ECG, cardiac
ultrasound, liver and renal function tests would be necessary to definitely give the exact answer of the cardiovascular risk level imposed by an
orthopedic surgery or the aggravated clinical condition your dad is actually experiencing.
I would be glad to review any available cardiac tests and assist you further with
medical advice.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri