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Is Anesthesia Advisable Before A Surgery In An Active Methamphetamine User?
Hi there I am scheduled to have surgery to remove a cyst on my ovary tomorrow morning about 10 hours from now, and I an an active meth user, I have smoked today, will this affect anything, anesthesia or my heart, I also have high blood pressure and take meds for it.
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Hello,
It can cause changes in your heart rate and blood pressure. You have to inform your anaesthetist about your meth use and he can make necessary adjustments during anaesthesia. Nothing much to worry and you can safely undergo the surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It can cause changes in your heart rate and blood pressure. You have to inform your anaesthetist about your meth use and he can make necessary adjustments during anaesthesia. Nothing much to worry and you can safely undergo the surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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