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Hip and knee replacements tied to heart attack risk

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older patients having a hip or a knee replaced have a higher risk of heart attack in the two weeks after the procedure compared to those who don't need joint surgery, according to a new study.

By Genevra Pittman

July 23, 2012

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