Question:
Abnormal EKG cancelled surgery date for now....

I went to my pre-op appointment at the hospital 2 days before my scheduled surgery and had my blood work done, a chest x ray and EKG done. When I got home, the nurse called and my Dr had cancelled the surgery until I have a full cardio work up and clearance. I dont have high chloesterol or blood pressure and no other known heart problems. A second EKG was also abnormal. I go to the cadriologist on the 8th. Any ideas what this could be????    — Blonde_Sanchez (posted on August 4, 2007)

August 4, 2007
You didn't say what was wrong with you EKG other than abnormal. Really can't say what it is, it could be a million different things, and sometimes when tests are taken further, it could be what they call a "false-positive" meaning that there is nothing wrong and your EKG is just abnormal. GOod luck
   — Diane C.

August 4, 2007
this could mean anything I had this to. They will probally do a stress test to clear you.
   — danosteve

August 4, 2007
I wouldn't stress to much about it. I went to a Cardiac doctor that I used to work with on Friday for my EKG (because my Insurance said they needed one). So we did the EKG and mine said the same thing abnormal. My doctor stated that just because mine came back abnormal doesn't mean there is anything wrong. Its just that everyone is different so what is normal for me might not be "normal" for the EKG results. So I went a head and did a echocardiogram and a stress test since I was there. Even though the tech's shouldn't say anything, but they did anyway since we knew each other (most of the time they will tell you if you ask) they told me that everything thing looks great they see nothing wrong what's so ever. They said the EKG come back abnormal for many reasons. So I wouldn't stress to much about it. They will run some more test and then you will know for sure its better to be safe then sorry. I wish you the best of luck and please keep us up to date. :)
   — TattooGirl1982

August 5, 2007
As a cardiology nurse this could mean a 100 things or it could be nothing. It could be something that you have always had. I agree that you will probably need a stress test, this will give the doctor a clear picture of what is going on, nothing to worry about, an easy test. There is a WLS practice in the hospital where i work and most if not all patients require this and pass, so dont worry about it right now, see the doctor and have it done, better to have a clean workup, less chance of a problem later, they all err on the side of caution but that is for your benefit, best of luck I know you will do well.
   — noboat4u

August 5, 2007
The exact same thing happened to me 5 days before my scheduled surgery...RNY. I had to see a cardiologist and took him a copy of my EKG that was "abnormal". He said........you know what is wrong with this EKG? I said, No. He said....the people reading it, but we will do another one for your doctor. I had my EKG done in the pre-op at the hospital. She did not have me lie down, remove any jewelry, and did not clean the site with alcohol or anything. I do NOT know if this would have made a difference. I only know that the cardiologist did these things and it turned out to me normal. I had my surgery one week later than planned. I am 4 mos out and have lost 73 lbs. I am within 47 lbs of my ultimate goal and soooooooo happy.Good luck to you.
   — Txgal8437

August 6, 2007
I, too, had an abnormal EKG during my pre-op exam. A follow-up at the Cardiologist's office had the same result. He performed an ultrasound and found my heart to be healthy and I was able to continue with the surgery. How disappointing for you. I was worried, too, and it turned out to be fine. Could medication be causing the irregularity?
   — denisetr