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Does high cholesterol affect general anaesthetic?
I had a blood test a couple of weeks ago and found my cholesterol was borderline high. I've tried cutting back on fatty foods, red meat, drinking, etc (I don't smoke) and been drinking Benacol, and taking more exercise - but it's gone up instead of down!
I'm worried because I have an operation in two weeks' time under general anaesthetic - does cholesterol affect anything, and if so, what are the risks?
Is it too late to go to the GP to get some medication? My level is approx 6 instead of ideally <5.
2 Answers
- ExeneCLv 71 decade agoFavourite answer
Physicians prescribe meds when lifestyle modifications aren't lowering cholesterol, and it takes much longer than a couple weeks to do that. There should be nothing to worry about--overweight and obesity affect the amount of anesthesia you receive, but not lipid levels--but share your concerns with your doctor or your anesthesiologist if you're worried. Your cholesterol level is borderline, but nothing drastic needs to be done.
- Anonymous5 years ago
I had mine when iwas under anaesthetic! I worried a little bit too but just did everything the way i normally would ::)
