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I am 72 years old and had a heart attack in the recovery room six years ago after surgery. am i now considered high risk for any further surgery?

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Not necessarily: If you can pass a nuclear stress test on a treadmill or with certain medications like persantine or dobutamine if you can't perform on a treadmill, you can safely undergo surgery as a rule with certain precautions. Your cardiologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you,however.

Answered 1/27/2015

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