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I have atrial fibrillation, my knees require replacement surgery.. is there any alternative procedure to surger?

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Options: That would me a question for your orthopod. I am assuming the question you are having regarding the surgery has to do with anticoagulation? You can actually be bridged with heparin or lovenox (enoxaparin) if such is the case. If the question is purely based on addition procedures more info will be required to tell you about options

Answered 1/12/2020

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