Cardiac Preoperative Clearance

Your surgeon may request you get cardiac preoperative clearance before surgery. Nchang Taka, MD, and the team at Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, specialize in cardiology and perform cardiac preoperative clearance exams. The team takes a patient-centered approach and performs thorough evaluations. Call today or book your cardiac preoperative clearance exam online.

What is cardiac preoperative clearance?

Cardiac preoperative clearance is an evaluation that assesses heart health before surgery. Cardiac events during surgery may lead to life-threatening situations. The cardiac preoperative clearance exam evaluates heart health, looking for issues that may affect surgical outcomes.

The cardiac preoperative clearance exam may not delay your surgery but gives your surgeon the information they need to adjust your surgical plan to reduce the risk of cardiac events such as a heart attack. 

Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic is a cutting-edge cardiology practice with a team of skilled providers who specialize in preventing and treating heart and vascular conditions. They perform comprehensive cardiac preoperative clearance exams.

When do I need cardiac preoperative clearance?

Your surgeon or primary care provider determines when you need cardiac preoperative clearance. It’s not uncommon to undergo a pre-surgical evaluation before surgery. This exam evaluates overall health and includes a cardiac screening.

If your provider has concerns about heart health, then they may make a referral for a more in-depth evaluation. You may also need cardiac preoperative clearance if you have a health issue that affects the heart, such as diabetes or hypertension.

Smokers and people who are out of shape may also need cardiac clearance before having surgery. 

You should schedule your cardiac preoperative clearance exam within a month of your procedure. Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic has short wait times for appointments and can get you in right away.

What happens during cardiac preoperative clearance?

The specifics of your cardiac preoperative clearance exam at Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic depend on the concerns and your health history. The team reviews your medical history and asks about your surgery.

They perform a physical exam and may run various tests to assess heart health. Testing may include bloodwork, an electrocardiogram (EKG), or a stress test.

After your evaluation, the team discusses their findings with you and writes a report they share with your surgeon and primary care provider. They may also recommend additional testing or procedures based on their findings. 

To schedule your cardiac preoperative clearance exam at Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic, call or book an appointment online today.