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What Are The Risks Of Anesthesia For Someone Who Has

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Posted on Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Question: What are the risks of anesthesia for someone who has cerebral atrophy, small vessel disease, white matter changes and is 86 years old?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There are risks both, age-related and with the brain condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

I have read your new query and here is my advice.

Anesthesia ( I think you mean general anesthesia ) in patients in these conditions may result in cognitive dysfunction postoperatively, this regarding the pre existing brain atrophy and microvascular disease.

This may lead to delayed recovery.

Regarding the age, risks of anesthesia are calculated according to the pre existing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, pulmonary diseases, etc. and are found to be higher in patients with pre existing comorbidities.

A careful assessment and preparation regarding the cardiovascular and pulmonary function prior to surgery is necessary to minimize the risks of anesthesia.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Are The Risks Of Anesthesia For Someone Who Has

Brief Answer: There are risks both, age-related and with the brain condition. Detailed Answer: Hello again. I have read your new query and here is my advice. Anesthesia ( I think you mean general anesthesia ) in patients in these conditions may result in cognitive dysfunction postoperatively, this regarding the pre existing brain atrophy and microvascular disease. This may lead to delayed recovery. Regarding the age, risks of anesthesia are calculated according to the pre existing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, pulmonary diseases, etc. and are found to be higher in patients with pre existing comorbidities. A careful assessment and preparation regarding the cardiovascular and pulmonary function prior to surgery is necessary to minimize the risks of anesthesia. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.