Is it dangerous to have tests and surgery if you have an undiagnosed heart prob?

[Goodgal]

hi doc-- urgent question. Since the last time i posted I have made some progress in my quest to get diagnosed--we have found a tumour - now i have to get tested for cancer--not pleasant, but the sense of relief at finally finding "something" wrong when ALL the tests over the past year have been "normal"--is great.My gp has made many mistakes in my diagnosis However, i am still pretty worried about most of the other symptoms i described in this forum and which one of your docs so kindly suggested i need to see a neuro for( which is scheduled for after these tests)My question is--can testing being performed under general anaesthetic bring on heart problems--like for instance heart failure, if there are undiagnosed arterial blockages somewhere? Or increase the risk of heart palpatations turning into a fib?? My gyno is not aware at all of any of my history, and i have cut my gp out of the picture after her dismal attempt.There is no cardiologist in this town.
!)Do I have to let them all know in detail,that I have had episodes of shortness of breath,palpatations,numbness in my legs and arms etc before i submit to the tests?? (ECG-normal, heart size at upper limit)Exercise is still limited.
2)Should I perhaps demand a stress test first?(halter monitor showed "normal" singular pvc's)
3) i have been religiously taking 1000mg of Omega 3 and Omega 6 for months to keep my arteries supple and improve my bloodflow. Should this be stopped before I have tests?
I am getting pretty scared just in case there is also an undiagnosed heart problem.Thanx he

[cutestuff2]

Good Luck GoodGirl!!  Hope all goes well!!

[Goodgal]

thanx to the doc and to cutestuff2.
Yes i have decised to get a second opinion anyway, and i will definitely let them know abit of history i think. I am not sure how an anaesthetic affects the heart, having never had one--all i know is that you get a needle and its "so long". I guess i just was curious as to how it actually affects the heart rate and Bp ( i know its fully monitored)and how it could possibly affect the nervous system in any dangerous ways--you know--you go in to get tested for cancer and you dont come out because they found a major blockage they had no idea about.Or, the anaesthetic has permanently damaged your central nervous system because noone had considered previously that it was ms or some other major horror, and now youre paralysed. Stuff nightmares are made off- but i guess if its taken this long(a year) to find ANYthing, nothing else is out of the question. JUST PROVES GUYS--KEEP LOOKING, KEEP HOUNDING IF YOU feel SOMETHING IS WRONG.Most of us defintely are NOT crazy.
I am going to be optimistic from this point on too--I WILL BE FINE. catch you all!

[cutestuff2]

I would think you would be checked out thoroughly BEFORE your operation.  My aunt just underwent surgery for abdominal cysts and had her heart and blood thoroughly tested before she went under the knife.  She had no history of heart disease, but has risk factors for it.  She is on various meds for asthma, blood pressure, high cholestoral and blood pressure.  Speak to the Dr.s BEFORE anything else, you don't want to be in for any surprises.

[CCF-M.D.-CRC]

Dear goodgal,
I'm glad to hear that they are making progress in your diagnosis but unhappy that they have found a tumor.  I think the work-up at this point needs to focus on the type of tumor present and if there is any spread.  If it is a malignancy (hopefully not) then this could explain many of your symptoms.  In regard to your specific questions:1. Yes you do need to let each of your doctors know all of your symptoms.  All the details may not be important but you should at least cover the highlights. 2) Unless there is a reason for this it is not necessary routinally prior to anesthesia. 3) This would be up to the doctor performing the test but in general it would not be necessary to stop supplements like these.