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Is An Echocardiogram And A Cardiology Consult Necessary For A Cataract Surgery?

I just had an EKG to clear me for cataract surgery. There were mild dips at the end of the first lead and at the beginning of the third lead. My doctor is concerned that represents ischemia and/or abnormal lack of motion in the heart wall. He recommends an echocardiogram and cardiology consult before surgery. What is your opinion?
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A cardiology clearance is required for all surgeries especially in old age. This is because anesthetic drugs may leads to unwanted serious complications in undetected cardiac illnesses. Echo is part of routine test in cardiology checkup to rule out structural problems and to assess something called ejection fraction.

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Is An Echocardiogram And A Cardiology Consult Necessary For A Cataract Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A cardiology clearance is required for all surgeries especially in old age. This is because anesthetic drugs may leads to unwanted serious complications in undetected cardiac illnesses. Echo is part of routine test in cardiology checkup to rule out structural problems and to assess something called ejection fraction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.