Who should undergo a Pre-operative Risk Assessment?
Anyone who is scheduled to have surgery/anesthesia should have an assessment.
Irrespective of age or medical conditions, surgery and/or anesthesia can be a stressful situation.
Patients with heart disease or valvular disease and those who have risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, kidney disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease are at a higher risk for cardiac complications during non-cardiac surgery or procedures.
Certain surgeries, such as peripheral vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal surgery, and orthopedic procedures, have a higher risk of cardiovascular complications.
To avoid or minimize complications during surgery, it is best to be evaluated and have your treatment plan tailored to get you safely through the procedure
We assess your risk by reviewing the following:
Current symptoms, Medical conditions, Any prior procedures, Physical exam, Electrocardiogram
Any further cardiac testing if needed
We discuss risks of experiencing cardiac complications during the surgery with you and your referring physician and tailor a plan to minimize these risks so that you can have your procedure as safely as possible.
