AANA Journal Course. 2. Cardiovascular system. The anesthetic management of the patient: a focus on myocardial infarction.
Although it is important to note the cardiovascular effects of the various anesthetic agents, the anesthetist should use the anesthetic agent with which he or she is most familiar and with which it is felt that the best control of cardiovascular parameters can be maintained. It should be remembered that the effects of all drugs are dependent upon the milieu into which the drug is given. Expected effects may be altered because of the patient's cardiac and/or related pathophysiology. It is important that the anesthetist give attention to all parameters so that oxygen supply is always equal to or greater than cardiac oxygen demand. In this manner, anesthesia may most safely be conducted for patients with compromised coronary circulation.
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