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Having general anesthesia and have severe pots, b blockers only lower hr to 120. no one seems worried. in my last state anesthesia was a no with hr?

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Dr. Orlando Deffer answered

Pots: A resting heart rate above 100 may make anesthesiologist unease before surgery because BP can drop as well as heart rate can increase . Sometimes patients have sinus tachycardia and need surgery . Iv b blockers can be employed to decrease hr.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Should be ok: Hydrate well don't restrict salt continue beta blockers.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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A member asked:

Having general anesthesia and have severe pots, b blockers only lower hr to 120. no one seems worried. in my last state anesthesia was a no with hr?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Orlando Deffer answered

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr Davis agreed

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