How to Prepare for Bypass Surgery

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How to Prepare for Bypass Surgery
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Its always good to be prepared, especially
before going in for a surgical procedure.
Preparing properly for heart bypass surgery is
just as important as the operation itself. At
Venturi Cardiology, we believe that having all
the information available to you about a health
issue will give you peace of mind. Preparation is
critical. According to BMC, preoperative
anxiety has a great influence on the surgery
outcomes. Following that line of reasoning,
knowing whats likely to happen and which pre-op
tests to expect will increase leave you feeling
more relaxed about the whole process, and will
improve the chances of its success. 
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What Happens During a Heart Bypass?
A coronary bypass procedure involves replacing
narrowed or damaged blood vessels to restore
correct blood flow and oxygen levels to the
heart. This procedure is generally done for
patients suffering from coronary heart disease.
This condition, unless treated, can lead to
severe and commonly fatal occurrences like heart
attacks and strokes.  Our aim with this article
is to brief you on what to expect from your
healthcare provider in the case of pre-op tests.
Well talk about what the tests are, the reasons
for having the tests done and how they are done.
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What Pre-op Tests Can We Expect?

• Pre-admission clinic
• The pre-admission clinic is usually done the day
  before you are admitted to hospital. This is
  where most of the pre-op preparation is done. The
  tests are done to evaluate your general health.
  It helps the medical practitioners to plan the
  surgery accordingly.
• The tests you can expect to be done in
  pre-admission are
• Blood tests
• ECG (Electrocardiogram) 
• Urine tests
• X-Ray

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You might also be tested for MRSA, which checks
for hospital-acquired blood clots, depending on
your risk factors.  These tests help to identify
anything which might mean you are at a higher
risk for coronary bypass surgery. This is done to
ensure your safety. 
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Pre-Surgery

• Just before bypass surgery, youll be asked a
  series of questions by your surgeon, such as
• If you have ever had an anaesthetic before.
• Any previous reactions to anaesthetic?
• Information about your next of kin and emergency
  contact details. 
• When you last ate or drank, this can affect the
  anaesthetic.
• This gives you time to ask relevant questions and
  fully process what is about to happen. 

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These tests are what you can expect from your
pre-op experience with a coronary bypass. If you
have any worries or concerns about an upcoming
bypass operation, or anything related to your
heart health, then dont hesitate to
contact Venturi Cardiology. Use the contact us
page online or contact us by email.
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Contact Us
Address- 4 The Square Birchwood Blvd Birchwood
Warrington UK WA3 7QY Website-
https//www.venturicardiology.com/ Email Id-
hello_at_venturicardiology.com Landline number-
01925 748 245