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It’s important for you to be as healthy as possible for the operation. During the two weeks before the day of surgery it’s a good idea to keep away from people who have a cold or fever. If you develop a fever, cough or cold during that time, talk to someone on the cardiology or surgical team to decide if the operation should be delayed.
You will be seen for preoperative counseling and testing the week before the scheduled surgery. At that visit it may be possible to arrange a tour of the hospital. Common pre-operative tests include an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, chest X-ray and blood testing.
Patients are usually admitted to the hospital the morning of the operation or the day before. How long your operation will take and how long you will need to be in the hospital depend on your heart condition and the operation that’s being done.
Sometimes the operating schedule has to be changed unexpectedly because of an emergency. Try to be prepared for possible delays.
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