I'm scheduled for a TAH at Muslim Maternity Hospital and was told to get a cardiologist's opinion for fitness what exactly do they check for and is this something I should be worried about? My surgery is coming up soon and I'm not sure what to expect from the cardiology evaluation

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Cardiac fitness check includes ECG, 2D echo, and clinical evaluation to ensure you're safe for anesthesia and surgery.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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