“What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?”

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“What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?”

I am a 33 year old female. I want to know what is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?

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**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

All depends of what kind of cardiac condition you have. There are general anesthetics that produce less heart depression and we prefer that

**Dr. Emmanuel K. Rafla** Anesthesiologist Louisville, KY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Emmanuel K. Rafla Anesthesiologist Louisville, KY

General.

**Suresh Krishnan** Anesthesiologist Troy, Missouri · Accepted Answer

Suresh Krishnan Anesthesiologist Troy, Missouri

General anesthesia

**Dr. Christopher P. Creighton** Anesthesiologist Saint Louis, MO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christopher P. Creighton Anesthesiologist Saint Louis, MO

If you are not giving the anesthetic, I would discuss this with the anesthesiologist on the case.

From Christopher Creighton