EKG and x-ray

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Hello all :hugs:

I am scheduled for my surgery next week. The hospital contacted me today to inform I will have an EKG, x-ray of the chest, and blood work.

I am a 57 year old woman with no heart issue history as of today. I am not a smoker nor a drinker. I am not overweight, I always had a healthy lifestyle.

Was it the case for other participants to have those tests?

Thanks :folded_hands:

Audrey

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I had blood tests, BP checked, that was all, but then I’m UK so it’s likely to be different. It could be an age thing , or could be that because of the time of year with lots of flu etc about they want to check your chest? It’s good they’re being careful before your surgery though.

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Thanks @Jules for your response!

I am Canadian and the surgery is in the USA, I may not be used to their surgery protocol.

I am 57, the last time I had surgery I was 17 for appendectomy. Medicine has evolved since my younger days :blush:

Take care!!

Audrey

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@Hamela - For my most recent ES surgery I was supposed to have a blood test, physical exam, EKG & chest x-ray. I was able to dismiss the chest x-ray because, like you, I’m healthy & felt I didn’t need it, & physical because I’d already had one earlier that year, but I did have the EKG & blood test.

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Thanks for that information!!

Audrey

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I have two surgery dates on hold with two separate doctors and both require a chest X-ray, EKG, and bloodwork. I think it’s pretty standard for surgery just to make sure you don’t have some easily discernible risk that could cause a problem during surgery. For what it’s worth, I am a healthy male in my 30s with perfect health stats other than the Eagle’s Syndrome. No smoking or drinking here either. They are just doing due diligence. Nothing to worry about!

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Thank you so much for the information :smiling_face:

Take care!!

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