Does anaesthetic effect a.f?

[Littleme45]

Having to have op shortly it will be my first since I was diagnosed with a. f.

[skid112 Heart Star]

Hi littleme, just ensure the anathetist and the surgeon are aware of your condition, I'm sure it won't be the first time they have come across this.

Hope all goes well

Mark

[gal4God]

My heart condition stops a certain general anaesthetic drug from being safe so I’m given a different general anaesthetic drug

[stevejb1810]

It might. It is imperative that you tell your anaesthetist of your diagnosis as this may change the anaesthetic used and help them be aware that your heart might start racing at some point