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I currently take Micardis daily for high blood pressure. Should I continue taking it prior to being put under general anesthesia for my hip replacement surgery? Thanks-
Generally we have patients continue their blood pressure medication on their regular schedule but this is anesthesiologist specific. When you have your pre-op evaluation, they will tell you which medications to continue and which to stop before surgery. If they don't, you should ask them.
Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston
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Ronald Levy, M.D.
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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.
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