Question:
Pre-op exam found a heart murmer.

Never knew I had one. They are sending me back to my PCP for testing and Med. Can I still have WLS surgery?    — Marion T. (posted on November 24, 2002)

November 24, 2002
Marion, They found a heart murmer in me also. I am scheduled to have surgery 11-27-02. The Dr. does not seem to be conserned about it , because I have the green light to go with the cleansing part tomarrow. God Bless and have a pleasant journy. Judy
   — Judy F.

November 24, 2002
You may need to have a cardiology clearance, but often when we have patients that have heart murmurs they are cleared medically and then they get 2 different antibiotics pre-op to prevent problems.
   — Lynette B.

November 24, 2002
Many women have heart murmurs, without symptoms, and don't know it until a doctor "hears" it during a check-up. I've had one all my adult life. The only med I've ever had was an antibiotic 12 hrs before any dental work. My WLS doctor ordered a pre-op echocardiogram on me to check for leakage of the valve. The echo was unremarkable and I was ok'd for surgery with no problems whatsoever.
   — LLinderman