If I have a heart condition will my ekg probably be abnormal or make me not get cleared for surgery? I have a heart condition by the name of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. My cardiologist has already approved me for the surgery but my surgeon is saying I'll need blood work and an ekg done. I'm just nervous because I'm not sure if me having a heart condition will make me fail the ekg approval for surgery or anything even though I do get them regularly.
Answer: Depends If your cardiologist has already cleared you for elective surgery, you have a good chance of moving forward with the procedure. It's typical to require blood work as baseline and they may very well be requesting an EKG to establish a baseline - it doesn't always mean that an abnormal EKG reading would disqualify you. Ultimately, it depends on your surgeon to make the call.
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Answer: Depends If your cardiologist has already cleared you for elective surgery, you have a good chance of moving forward with the procedure. It's typical to require blood work as baseline and they may very well be requesting an EKG to establish a baseline - it doesn't always mean that an abnormal EKG reading would disqualify you. Ultimately, it depends on your surgeon to make the call.
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November 8, 2022
Answer: Pre operative testing A cardiomyopathy is not necessarily a contraindication for an elective surgery. Certainly, your plastic surgeon is being prudent in ordering labs and an ekg.
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November 8, 2022
Answer: Pre operative testing A cardiomyopathy is not necessarily a contraindication for an elective surgery. Certainly, your plastic surgeon is being prudent in ordering labs and an ekg.
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