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What are the risks of general anesthetic? ie: why do they often avoid? is there a risk of heart failure? my heart tests are all good and strong.
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The risks : for general anesthesia are minimal, sometimes general anesthesia is avoided because not necessary and also does not provide pain relief afterwards
Answered 1/9/2015
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