“Do you need general anesthesia for a heart stent?”

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“Do you need general anesthesia for a heart stent?”

I need to get a heart stent. Do you need general anesthesia for a heart stent?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes.

**Dr. Stephane Leung** Thoracic Surgeon Grand Rapids, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephane Leung Thoracic Surgeon Grand Rapids, MI

No Stephane Leung, MD

**Mr. Alex Preston** Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Alex Preston Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA

Most of the time its IV sedation. Occasionally monitored anesthesia care. No general anesthesia required for this minimally invasive procedure