Researchers analyzed the impact of heart failure (HF) on complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgery. They found that HF patients had a higher risk of various medical and surgery-related complications within 90 days of surgery, including pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, and more. HF patients also had higher rates of emergency department visits, readmissions, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs. However, patients taking medications for HF had some reduced risks of certain complications. Results of the study suggest the importance of careful risk assessment and monitoring for HF patients undergoing THA surgery, as well as the potential influence of HF medications on outcomes.
Reference: Sequeira SB, Boucher HR. Heart Failure is Associated with Early Medical and Surgery-Related Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Scored Analysis. J Arthroplasty. 2023 May;38(5):868-872.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.11.009. Epub 2022 Dec 2. PMID: 36470365.
