Cardiac & diagnostic care
Pre-operative Evaluation
Medical assessment before a planned procedure, coordinated with the surgical team’s requirements.
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What is pre-operative evaluation?
A pre-operative evaluation reviews health risks and readiness for a planned procedure; it is not a guarantee that surgery will proceed.
When should I see a healthcare provider?
Schedule after receiving the surgeon’s instructions and early enough to complete any required testing or records review.
How is it evaluated?
The visit may include medical and surgical history, medication review, examination, EKG, laboratory testing, or other studies based on the procedure and your health.
What may treatment or management involve?
The clinician communicates findings and recommendations to the surgical team. The surgeon and facility make the final procedural decision.
Your care plan depends on your history, examination, and clinical findings. This page is general information and is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
Common questions
Can I book this service online?+
Use the appointment page to view available times and book the visit type that best fits your goal. The scheduling system rechecks the selected time before confirmation.
Can this be handled with telehealth?+
Some concerns may be appropriate for telehealth, while others require an in-person examination or testing. The care team will help determine the right setting.
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