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Is 5% lidocaine for transnasal gastroscopy dangerous for people with heart issues? i am having heart palps alot lately, few years ago had normal ecgs

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Lidocaine: Usually transcutaneous or topical lidocaine doesn't cause a problem.

Dr Jenkins agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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