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A member asked:
I have stage 4 emphysema and high bp, along with cardiomyopathy. how risky is gen., anesthesia? my fev 1 is 27. advise/recommendations.
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Get preop eval: Well. Your general anestheisa complications depends on your heart conditions, like arrhythmias, aortic stenosis, CHF and any ongoing anginal chest pain, recent mi in the last 6 months and also depends on surgery as well. So see your doctor and get pre-op eval.
Answered 5/20/2016
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You are a high risk : Patient. Make sure you have your surgery in a good hospital with anesthesiologists trained in critical care and a good icu. Also, make sure your cardiologist and pulmonologist are satisfied that your conditions are optimized prior to surgery.
Answered 11/15/2013
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