What Tests pre Bypass

[fatbutnot4eva]

Hi
I just wondered what tests were done before a bypass.

my guess - but are there more -

bloods
Sleep Apnea
24 hour urine

(ECG ???)

thanks

 

[Roch]

Hi i think most hospitals are very similar this is what mine request.

B4 we go on the waiting list
Sleep apnoea
Cardio
Endicrinology
Poss Endoscopy
Psych

Once funding has been approved and then a month or so b4 ur op
Ecg/Echo
Anaesthetist to asses ur fitness for surgery

Not sure if its the day of surgery or poss the day b4
Mrsa swab

I think thats all but as i am post op am just going by whats in my hospital booklet

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

hi thanks
i have funding but have not had any tests yet. mmmmm
I had an ecg around 2 years ago flipping heck dont fancy that again stripping !!! the bloke was only about 18 i had to put my cardigan over me as i couldnt relax lol !!!