Pre Surgery Cardio Consult

[Guitrman 11]

My Doctor has asked for a presurgery Consult from Cardio (March 2nd)..... What does this envolve?

Has anyone had one before I understand some people don't have them?

[justdance 0]

For me I went in they gave me an ekg.. than the doc came in and talked and listened to my heart. And sent me to get an echo(ultrasound of the heart).. now I am 28 with no comorbidities and the older you r the more likely you will be sent for a stress test. Especially if you have any comorbidities.

[Chicadee 10]

I was required to go to the cardiologist. Had a consult and EKG and then needed to have the chemical stress test done on a separate appointment. They inject you with some chemicals that simulates stressful activities and monitor your heart. I have had this done twice before, was no big deal really.

[Roseib 13]

I had to have cardio clearance due to edema in left leg. Stress test which can be done chemically or physically on treadmill; echocardiogram of heart; and sonogram of legs and ekg. All was done at one appointment. Not bad.

[Guitrman 11]

That could be it I do have edema of the leg. My legs swell up bad sometimes.

Now it makes more sense....

Thanks

G