My op is due Wednesday, but anaesthetist wants me to have echocardiogram tomorrow, as the ECG shows I have left ventricular hypertrophy probably caused by undiagnosed high blood pressure.
Hi . Mumsy53 and a warm welcome to our spot in the Online Community. I myself had an echocardiogram as part of my pre-op assessment.
In your case it's good that they've found the undiagnosed high blood pressure and it's better to get your blood pressure under control now even if it means postponing the op for a short while. I can understand though how you must feel and it'll also make you super anxious but it's better to be safe than sorry.
You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful if you haven't already packed your bag.
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It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer. I found it really informative and helpful.
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