I got my cardiac clearance...Surgery on Monday at 6AM

I failed my hospital EKG. I had to go through alot of testing today and I finally got cleared. I am so excited and tired too..

How did you fail? I had my EKG yesterday due to high blood pressure and cholesterol; did they tell you right away? I am scheduled for Wednesday...

When the cardiologist heard that my father died of a massive heart attack at 53, he decided that I needed to have a stress test within three weeks of my surgery. I had one about five years earlier and didn't do well. They ended up doing a nuclear stress test because I couldn't get my heart rate fast enough. This new doctor explained that I was on a beta-blocker before which prevented my heart rate from getting high. (I wish the first doctor explained that to me.) Anyways, I was all set for surgery except waiting for the stress test. I was quite nervous. It was a piece of cake. It's nice to know that something showed up and you got that extra cardiac workup. You are in a better place because of this. good luck, Jayne