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in 2009 it was discovered i had a heart murmur. i had an echocardiogram and it was normal. next week i need a general anaesthetic for a gynaecological laparoscopy to evaluate an ovarian cyst and am wondering if it is safe to have a general anaesthetic.donna
Hello.General anesthesia is very safe.The rate of adverse effects and problems due to General anesthesia is minimum.Furthermore, before general anesthesia. additional tests are performed to prevent General anesthesia problems. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
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How Safe Is General Anesthesia?
Hello.General anesthesia is very safe.The rate of adverse effects and problems due to General anesthesia is minimum.Furthermore, before general anesthesia. additional tests are performed to prevent General anesthesia problems. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)