Question:
What do they find in your PreOps they makes them determine you need further Cardiac

workup??? and what does the workup usually entail?    — Kerry R. (posted on February 21, 2003)

February 21, 2003
Your question is not quite clear. But I will tell you about my personal experience. I am 42, and have had two open heart surgeries in 1962 and 1966 for repair of tetraology of fallot. I had two afibulation attacks in 2000 and 2002. I went to my cardiologist and all he did was an EKG and told me that I would be able to handle the surgery and anesthesia. In addition to my heart condition I have diabetes and high cholestrol. So if I qualified for the surgery, I think you will too.
   — Robyn W.

February 21, 2003
I CAN ONLY TELL YOU MY MOTHERS EXPERIENCE. I DIDNT HAVE TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST. HER EKG WAS NORMAL, BUT THE CARDIOLOGIST ORDERED A NUCLEUR STRESS TEST BECAUSE SHE WASNT ABLE TO DO THE TREADMILL. SHE HAD THAT, IT SHOWED SOME ABNORMALITY AND THEY SCHEDULED HER FOR AN ANGIOGRAM TO CHECK IT OUT. WE WENT THIS MORNING TO HAVE IT DONE AND THEY SAID THERE ISNT A TABLE IN THE COUNTRY THAT WOULD HOLD HER 450 POUNDS TO DO THIS PROCEDURE. SO NOW SHES STUCK. WE DONT KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE.
   — christina K.