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Urinalysis (urine test)
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Blood Type and screen
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Arterial Blood Gas: blood is drawn to
check the oxygen levels in your blood
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HgbA1C (sugar levels)
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Lipid profile (cholesterol levels)
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Chest X-Ray
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EKG
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Spirometry: this is a special type of breathing test
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Carotid Doppler (scan of your carotid arteries)
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Vein Mapping (if you are having a CABG, this test shows us the size of the veins in your
legs)
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Echo (ultrasound of your heart)
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CT Chest (if previous open heart surgery or if indicated by your surgeon)
Preoperative Medications:
Here is some information about the medications that you are
taking now as well as medications you will need to take prior to
your surgery.
***Do not stop any medicine unless told to do so***
General Guidelines:
1. If you are taking any of the following medications please contact your cardiologist to find
out when you need to stop taking these medications prior to surgery:
Plavix and have not had any stents placed over the past year, you may be directed
to stop this medication 5 days before surgery.
Ticagrelor (Brilinta) , Effient (Prasugrel), Pradaxa or Xarelto (Rivaroxaban).
Aspirin 325mg, you will need to change to 81 mg daily, 5 days before surgery.
Coumadin, you will need to stop the Coumadin 5 days before surgery. Please
contact your cardiologist or doctor who is monitoring your Coumadin to see about
their recommendation.
Your Physician or Advanced Practice Provider will order the following medications for you to
take prior to surgery.
1. Mupirocin (Bactroban) nasal ointment: Place a pea sized amount into both nostrils
twice daily for 5 straight days. It will reduce your risk of different types of infections
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