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A 28-year-old female asked:

Im scheduled a colonscopy. i have 2nd degree av block type 1 when asleep and iih that is stable no medication. is sedation safe for me or not?

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Ask the : Proceduralist, the doctor who will perform the procedure , if s/he is the one to give the sedation or the anesthesiologist involved, a cardiology consult may be in order, wish you well
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