Your provider may deem it necessary for you to be seen by our department for cardiac clearance prior to undergoing surgery. An evaluation of your risk factors for coronary arterial disease and your health status will be done as well as a physical examination to aid in determining your risk for cardiac complications during surgery. Review of an EKG (electrocardiogram) or stress testing may be required to aid in risk stratification prior to clearing you for surgery. Our department provides prompt appointments and testing with results communicated to your provider so that you may proceed with your surgical procedure in a timely manner.