“What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?”

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“What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?”

I am a 38 year old male. I want to know what type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?

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**Dr. Sudha Bidani** Anesthesiologist (Pediatric) Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sudha Bidani Anesthesiologist (Pediatric) Houston, Texas

You lose consciousness. “General” anesthesia

**Mrs. Slavka N/a Bulleova** Anesthesiologist Long Beach, CA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Slavka N/a Bulleova Anesthesiologist Long Beach, CA

General endotracheal anesthesia

**Dr. Nataliya Yakovleva** Anesthesiologist St. Petersburg, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nataliya Yakovleva Anesthesiologist St. Petersburg, FL

General anesthesia

**Dr. Richard Vaglienti** Anesthesiologist Morgantown, WV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Richard Vaglienti Anesthesiologist Morgantown, WV

The primary anesthetic is an opioid with some gases. Patients are often awake and extubated the same day.