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Suggest Treatment For Cardiomegaly While Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Question: I am 61 years old,330 lbs and i am looking to have a total knee replacement in three days, i have a mild bladder infection, mild kidney disease and a xray just showed that i have cardiomegaly, i was told to take two not one water pill then redo xray before surgergy. should i proceed with procedure/
Brief Answer:
Reports of the tests you did required first
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I understand your concern.
In cases similar to yours everything will be decided depending on the evaluation of your actual vital signs and lab reports.
As per your saying, a mild bladder infection and kidney disease won't be a problem for surgery if treated adequately.
With regards to enlarged heart, I would appreciate if you could send the tests reports including echocardiogram report in order to evaluate myself.
Changes in heart dimensions are normally happening with time. However, we should rule out heart problems such as hypertension or heart diseases for an appropriate treatment.
I need to have a look at the reports first before running into final conclusions. So far, from what you are reporting, it seems you have no problem to run surgery.
Dr.Albana
Reports of the tests you did required first
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I understand your concern.
In cases similar to yours everything will be decided depending on the evaluation of your actual vital signs and lab reports.
As per your saying, a mild bladder infection and kidney disease won't be a problem for surgery if treated adequately.
With regards to enlarged heart, I would appreciate if you could send the tests reports including echocardiogram report in order to evaluate myself.
Changes in heart dimensions are normally happening with time. However, we should rule out heart problems such as hypertension or heart diseases for an appropriate treatment.
I need to have a look at the reports first before running into final conclusions. So far, from what you are reporting, it seems you have no problem to run surgery.
Dr.Albana
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