Edmonton Cardiology Consultants
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Heart Surgery and Diabetes

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1

Diabetic patients who have surgery can have a test called a hemoglobin B1C done before the surgery.

Explanation:

Diabetic patients who have surgery can have a test called a hemoglobin A1C done before the surgery. This test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months.

2

Patients who have type 2 diabetes and undergo cardiovascular surgery may be at a greater risk for infection and for poor healing.

Explanation:

Patients who have type 2 diabetes and undergo cardiovascular surgery may be at a greater risk for infection and for poor healing. Good blood sugar control is essential for proper wound healing.

3

People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing heart disease.

Explanation:

People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease in a person with type 2 diabetes is atherosclerosis, a buildup of cholesterol in blood vessels.

4

Diabetic patients don't need more medication pre- and post-surgery.

Explanation:

Diabetic patients generally need more medication pre- and post-surgery than patients who don't have diabetes.

5

Many experts recommend that people with diabetes have heart disease risk factors treated as aggressively as people who have had a heart attack.

Explanation:

Research shows an increased risk of heart disease in patients with diabetes. That's why many experts recommend that people with diabetes have heart disease risk factors treated as aggressively as people who have already had a heart attack.

Edmonton Cardiology Consultants Inc. opened its doors for operation in 1998. The original six doctor practice rapidly grew into our current 12,000 sq. ft. facility with 17 cardiologists and 30 staff. Our cardiologists specialize in a range of different heart conditions and cardiac testing. We are a proud and dedicated group, providing patients with the best and most appropriate medical advice and care possible. The cardiologists work in conjunction with the C. K. Hui Heart Centre located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital where they perform angiograms and angioplasties, operate Heart Function Clinics, facilitate cardiac rehabilitation, and implant rhythm devices as well as constantly being on the leading edge of new technologies and advances in cardiac care and intervention. Edmonton Cardiology Consultants administers the following cardiovascular testing at our facility: Exercise Stress Testing (EST) Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Scans (MIBI) 24 Hour Holter Monitors Electrocardiograms Echocardiograms

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