Preoperative screening with electrocardiogram, Triplex heart or stress test, achieves:
Identification of possible cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, heart failure, which may worsen during surgery or lead to complications after surgery. Based on the findings of the cardiac screening, treatment and medication will be adjusted before surgery to reduce the risk of these complications.
If signs of ischemia occur, or if there is a problem in the arteries, it will be investigated whether the heart can withstand surgery without causing dangerous complications.
The risk of cardiovascular complications after surgery, such as cardiogenic shock, blood clots in the vessels, or pulmonary embolism, is reduced.
Blood pressure control is important, as hypertension or hypotension can cause serious problems during surgery, such as an increased risk of bleeding, heart attack, stroke, etc. In this case, the Cardiologist will regulate blood pressure before surgery.
It will be determined whether the patient is able to tolerate anesthesia, because e.g. arrhythmias or heart failure can cause serious complications during anesthesia. The anesthesiologist is informed and adjusts the anesthesia options so that they are safe.
Early diagnosis of heart health creates safety for the surgery. If problems are identified, they will be treated with medication depending on their severity. There is a possibility that the surgery plan may need to be changed by choosing a less invasive procedure or by the time it must be performed, especially if the surgery is not an emergency.
In patients with a cardiac history, intensive monitoring is required after surgery to avoid these complications.
