Preparing for Your Operation – Breast Surgery

Preparing for your breast surgery will take time. Before your operation you may have:
History and physical
Blood work
Mammography
A clip, wire, and/or localization device placed. This will help to identify tumor the site
Urine test
Electrocardiogram (ECG) if over age 50 or otherwise high-risk
Health history, including:
History of sleep apnea
History of problems with anesthesia
Allergies
Heart health. Do you have a pacemaker? Do you have an implantable cardioverter-defi brillator (ICD)?Tell your doctor about these and other heart devices.

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