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What are the effects of nicotine on surgery and anesthesia?
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Increase heart rate: Nicotine causes increase in heart rate and blood pressure. It is recommended not to smoke at least 12 hrs before surgery to reduce theses effects on cardiovascular system.
Answered 4/15/2014
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