50yrs old. 5'7 and 211 lbs. My gp has cleared me for surgery but wont put a order in for the required stress test. She said i dont need it...but she read the paperwork from the surgery center stating tht i have to have it or my cosmetic surgey will be cancelled...what can i do
November 1, 2022
Answer: Liposuction I wonder why your surgeon wants a stress test. I’ve never heard of such a thing. An electrocardiogram, yes, but never a stress test. You either need to clarify the issue with your surgeon, find somebody else to order the stress test, in which case you may have to pay for it yourself, or maybe you shouldn’t have the surgery. Or your GP can clear you without the stress test if she feels it’s not needed
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November 1, 2022
Answer: Liposuction I wonder why your surgeon wants a stress test. I’ve never heard of such a thing. An electrocardiogram, yes, but never a stress test. You either need to clarify the issue with your surgeon, find somebody else to order the stress test, in which case you may have to pay for it yourself, or maybe you shouldn’t have the surgery. Or your GP can clear you without the stress test if she feels it’s not needed
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January 11, 2023
Answer: Stress test A stress test should not be required as preop testing unless you have heart issues. An EKG might be required. You might contact your surgeon and ask specifically why you need a stress test. Insurance may not cover this as just a preop workup unless there is heart disease suspected.
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January 11, 2023
Answer: Stress test A stress test should not be required as preop testing unless you have heart issues. An EKG might be required. You might contact your surgeon and ask specifically why you need a stress test. Insurance may not cover this as just a preop workup unless there is heart disease suspected.
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