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52,want to be healthier,a Christian,people lover,animal lover

I am 53(soon to be),married,mom of 2 young adult children and Nana to...

02/28/09

Having General Anethesia for Heart Cath

Hi! I am going in for a cardiac ablation due to tachycardia with PSVTs and SVTs. Asked a lot of ?s that day with the DR but forgot 1. Why general anethesia with this when on the norm it is local anethesia with relaxation meds? I have Pulmonary Hypertension and LV diastolic dysfunction also.The PH…

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