Examination prior to cardiac surgery

Preoperative Examination

  • Preoperative examination is very important to determine whether a patient can undergo surgery and the level of risk involved in surgery.
  • If you can get the results of previous tests from your family doctor, please bring them with you.

Examination prior to cardiac surgery

  1. physical examination
    Perform TPR, weight, and blood pressure measurements
  2. Blood test
    CBC, 18 biochemical parameters, electrolytes, CRP, coagulation (PT, APTT, FiB) and blood typing. Cross-match examination is also performed to confirm blood transfusion
  3. Electrocardiogram
    Check for arrhythmias.
  4. X-ray (chest, abdomen)
    Chest assesses airway, lungs, and heart
  5. Echocardiographic examination
    Check heart function and morphology.
  6. Abdominal ultrasound examination
    The condition of the abdomen is assessed along with abdominal x-rays.
  • Additional examination will be performed as needed. If you have any previous test results from your family, please bring them with you for reference.