I'm booked in to have breast implants, over the muscle with no lift in 2 weeks. I've recently started to have heart palpitations on and off. I've been to see my Doctor and she says it probably been due to my lifestyle change of a stressful job and also I've recently started to have my period again due to my contraceptive implant coming to an end. My doctor has booked me in for an ECG but it's not for another 2 months and my surgery is in 2 weeks. Do you think this will be a problem?
Answer: Heart Palpitations before breast surgery Thank you for your question. If your surgeon has requested an ECG but it is after surgery, I would recommend reversing the order. There is no harm in having the all green go ahead after your cardiac work-up, but not identifying a potential underlying cardiac issue can have dire consequences.If you are set on your surgery date, then I would try to find alternate options to move up your work-up. Best of luck.
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Answer: Heart Palpitations before breast surgery Thank you for your question. If your surgeon has requested an ECG but it is after surgery, I would recommend reversing the order. There is no harm in having the all green go ahead after your cardiac work-up, but not identifying a potential underlying cardiac issue can have dire consequences.If you are set on your surgery date, then I would try to find alternate options to move up your work-up. Best of luck.
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Answer: Heart palpitations before breast implant surgery. Hi there, Thank you for your question. It is best to speak with your operating surgeon. With elective surgeries, it is always best to ensure you are in optimal health. Best, realdrsix
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Answer: Heart palpitations before breast implant surgery. Hi there, Thank you for your question. It is best to speak with your operating surgeon. With elective surgeries, it is always best to ensure you are in optimal health. Best, realdrsix
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Heart palpitations before breast implant surgery New unevaluated heart palpitations could be a problem for your breast implant surgery. My anesthesia team and I would want a note from your physician stating that you have been fully evaluated and you are medically stable prior to undergoing any surgery. I suspect your surgeon will concur. Good luck to you.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Heart palpitations before breast implant surgery New unevaluated heart palpitations could be a problem for your breast implant surgery. My anesthesia team and I would want a note from your physician stating that you have been fully evaluated and you are medically stable prior to undergoing any surgery. I suspect your surgeon will concur. Good luck to you.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Heart palpitations before breast implant surgery It is safest to have your medical doctor perform the ECG before surgery. In addition, they should provide your plastic surgeon with a letter saying that you are in good shape medically to safely undergo breast augmentation and anesthesia. This is called a letter of medical clearance.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Heart palpitations before breast implant surgery It is safest to have your medical doctor perform the ECG before surgery. In addition, they should provide your plastic surgeon with a letter saying that you are in good shape medically to safely undergo breast augmentation and anesthesia. This is called a letter of medical clearance.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Heart Palpatations and BA Thank you for your question. My advice is to request that your primary care physician communicate with your plastic surgeon regarding his/her concerns regarding your scheduled ECG and your upcoming surgery. Best of luck.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Heart Palpatations and BA Thank you for your question. My advice is to request that your primary care physician communicate with your plastic surgeon regarding his/her concerns regarding your scheduled ECG and your upcoming surgery. Best of luck.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Elective surgery Thanks for your inquiry, see if your plastic surgeon can discuss your situation with your medical doctor. I routinely will discuss any medical concerns I have about my perspective patients with their primary care physician. This gives both the patient and me the piece of mind that everything was considered before proceeding with elective surgery. Good Luck.
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January 30, 2017
Answer: Elective surgery Thanks for your inquiry, see if your plastic surgeon can discuss your situation with your medical doctor. I routinely will discuss any medical concerns I have about my perspective patients with their primary care physician. This gives both the patient and me the piece of mind that everything was considered before proceeding with elective surgery. Good Luck.
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