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A member asked:

I'm scheduled for lithotripsy and had to get full medical clearance including ekg. also i need to take 2 laxatives the night before. is this routine?

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Yes: Yes. Medical clearance is common prior to surgical procedures. They generally include an ekg and a review of your medical conditions and symptoms. If you're otherwise healthy you should not be concerned. This is all done to ensure that you don't have any significant reactions to anesthesia or the surgery itself during the procedure.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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