Tag: Elective surgery

According to a 2017 review, hypertension can increase cardiovascular complications during surgery by 35% [1.2.1]. This raises a critical question for patients and doctors: **what blood pressure is too high for general anesthesia**, and when should a procedure be postponed for safety?

Prematurely stopping antiplatelet agents like clopidogrel can increase the risk of serious thrombotic events by as much as 10%, highlighting the delicate balance required in perioperative care. Determining *when to stop clopidogrel before surgery* is a critical decision that requires careful consideration of the patient's cardiovascular risk versus the procedure's bleeding risk.

Acute upper respiratory infections (URIs), or the common cold, are the most frequent illness in the general population [1.3.9]. So, is it safe to have a general anaesthetic with a cold in adults? The answer depends on several key factors evaluated by your medical team.