Preoperative Cardiac Evaluations

Assessing Your Heart’s Readiness Before Planned Surgery

At KidsHeart Medical Center, we help adults prepare safely for upcoming procedures with targeted preoperative cardiac evaluations.

Whether you’re planning orthopedic surgery, cancer treatment, or any operation requiring anesthesia, our goal is to ensure your heart is strong enough to handle the stress of surgery — minimizing risks and preventing complications.
This service is part of our broader Adult Cardiology Program, offered across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain.

Heading Into Surgery? Make Sure Your Heart Is Ready First.

Any surgery that involves anesthesia puts stress on your heart. A preoperative cardiac evaluation identifies any underlying heart issues that could increase your surgical risk — so they can be managed in advance and your procedure can go ahead safely.

Who Needs Cardiac Clearance Before Surgery?

A pre-op heart evaluation is especially important if you’re over 50, have a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease, smoke, or are experiencing any cardiac symptoms. Even in lower-risk individuals, it provides an important baseline and peace of mind.

We Can Complete Your Evaluation in a Single Visit

If you’ve already had a heart attack, a stent, bypass surgery, or an angina episode, secondary prevention is about making sure it doesn’t happen again. We review your medications, monitor your risk factors, and build a plan to keep your heart as strong as possible.

What If We Find Something During the Evaluation?

If we identify a concern, we’ll explain it clearly and discuss the options — whether that means treating it before surgery, adjusting timing, or coordinating with your surgeon on a modified approach. Finding an issue in advance is always better than discovering it during the procedure.

Pre-Op Cardiac Evaluations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain

KidsHeart offers rapid preoperative cardiac assessments at all UAE locations, with direct communication to your surgical and anesthesiology teams. Urgent surgical timelines are accommodated with priority scheduling.

Your Surgery Team Needs to Know Your Heart Is Safe, So Do You

Many serious heart conditions develop silently. By the time symptoms appear, the condition is often more advanced. A preventive evaluation is most powerful when you feel well — because that’s when early changes are still manageable.

What Is a Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation?

A preoperative cardiac evaluation is a focused assessment of your cardiovascular system before surgery.

It ensures that known or silent heart issues are identified in time — reducing the risk of surgical complications such as:

Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
Heart attacks during or after surgery
Poor recovery due to undiagnosed heart failure
Adverse blood pressure responses under anesthesia

We work closely with your surgeon and anesthesiologist to make your procedure as safe as possible.

When Is a Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation Needed?

You may be referred for a heart assessment before surgery if you:

Are over age 50 and undergoing major or intermediate-risk surgery
Have a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking
Have known coronary artery disease or past cardiac events
Experience shortness of breath or chest discomfort with activity
Have not had a recent cardiac checkup and are due for general anesthesia

Even in low-risk individuals, evaluations provide reassurance and clear baseline readings.

What to Expect During Your Evaluation

At KidsHeart, your pre-op cardiac check may include:

Review of medical and surgical history
Focused physical examination
Electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect arrhythmias or past heart injury
Echocardiogram (if needed) to assess heart function and valve status
Blood pressure and oxygen level checks
Stress testing (if symptoms or risk factors warrant)
Coordination with your surgical team to provide clearance documentation

The entire process is streamlined, and urgent cases can be fast-tracked.

Why Choose KidsHeart?

Experienced Adult Cardiologists with perioperative care expertise
Same-week appointments available for urgent surgical timelines
Integrated diagnostics with ECG, echo, and stress testing on site
Direct coordination with surgeons and anesthesiologists
Located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain for easy access

We help you move forward with your surgery, confident and prepared.

Dr. Sherif Bakir

– Cardiology Department |, Abu Dhabi |, Dubai |

Consultant Adult Cardiologist – Fellow of The American College of Cardiology

Dr. Husam Ouda

– Cardiology Department |, Abu Dhabi |, Al Ain |, Dubai |

Consultant Adult Cardiologist – American Board

Dr. Esam Ghareeb

– Cardiology Department |, Al Ain |

Specialist Adult Cardiologist – Royal College, UK

Plan Safely. Operate Confidently.

At KidsHeart, we ensure your heart is ready — so your surgery can proceed with clarity and control.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will this delay my surgery?

Not usually. We offer rapid evaluations and share results directly with your surgeon.

What happens if something abnormal is found?

We’ll explain it clearly, start treatment if needed, and may reschedule your surgery for safety.

Do all surgeries need cardiac clearance?

No — only those with risk factors or undergoing moderate to high-risk procedures.

Can I do the evaluation if I have no symptoms?

Yes. Many heart problems are silent — and pre-op screening is how we catch them early.

How long does the appointment take?

Most evaluations are completed in one visit, typically within 60–90 minutes including all tests.

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluations