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Is Cardiac Analysis Necessary After A Colonoscopy?

Hi I have surgery for a polyp on my colon which was in an awkward spot a large one on the right side I had a colonoscopy done on sept 8 and they were all benied but I am very confused why I need to go for lab work and check my heart Is this normal procedure I am feeling scared.
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Cardiac work up is necessary part of pre operative evaluation of patient
to undergo colonoscopy under general anesthesia .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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Is Cardiac Analysis Necessary After A Colonoscopy?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Cardiac work up is necessary part of pre operative evaluation of patient to undergo colonoscopy under general anesthesia . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )