During the test, an electrocardiogram is done and blood pressure is monitored, in addition to a few other parameters. Cardiac CT Scan: This test let’s doctor take clear, coloured pictures of the heart with the help of an X-ray machine by injecting a special dye into the vein. It ...
You also may need to have some tests, such as an EKG (electrocardiogram), chest x ray, or blood tests. An intravenous (IV) line will be placed into a blood vessel in your arm or chest to give you fluids and medicines. Hair near the incision site may be shaved. Your skin may be ...
A chest x-ray (CXR), an electrocardiogram (EKG), and lab work will be performed as part of the preoperative process. All patients – whether they are admitted to the hospital or not - will be placed on “NPO” (nothing by mouth) status after midnight the night before surgery. Clear ...