• What are the risks associated with general anesthesia, especially considering my high blood pressure issues?

I have high blood pressure and will have surgery under general anesthesia. What are the risks associated with general anesthesia, especially considering my high blood pressure issues?

3 Answers

  • Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Los Angeles, CA

There are many issues to consider when General anesthesia is administered. You Should have a thorough Pre-Op Discussion with the anesthesiologist and the surgeon about your medical history. High blood pressure is a common diagnosis and they should have several approaches to Monitoring the blood pressure, keeping it normal During surgery, and thereby decreasing the anesthesia risks.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Heart attack, stroke and kid ney damage, if your blood get too low on the anesthesia, it can cause ischemia.

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Richland, WA

Anesthesia id very safe, and your doctors will adjust according to your need. Once your blood pressure is under control, the anesthesia should be safe and effective

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