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Atenolo and Sugery
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Atenolo and Sugery

by Bodoni, May 28, 2001 12:00AM
I am presently on 25 mgs. of Atenolol daily for

'white coat' BP problems, occasional PVC's and

a possible nuclear perfusion defect that showed

up on my last Thallium Stress Test.



I have a Left Bundle Branch Block, as well.



I will soon have to undergo surgery for a simple

hernia. The doc says he will use IV sedation and

a local anesthesia.



Question: Should the Atenolol be tapered and

stopped a few days before the surgery? Or does

it matter because of the 'local' and not a full

general anesthesia?



Question: With my above history, are there any

other precautions that should be taken? I take one

baby aspirin daily, and I assume I should stop

taking that several days before surgery.



Thanks for the great service and all your help.

by CCF-M.D.-CRC, May 29, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Designman,

Usually beta-blockers such as atenolol do not need to be stopped for surgery but this is up to your surgeon and anesthesiologist.  Aspirin is generally stopped a week prior to surgery but again this is up to the surgeon.  I would suggest seeing your cardiologist prior to the surgery for any additional precautions.
Member Comments (2)

by csm1113, Jun 05, 2001 12:00AM
What is 'white coat' BP?
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