Is it safe to get Rhinoplasty with general anesthesia with a innocent heart murmur and no other medical issues?

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I recently found out I have an innocent heart murmur and my family doctor said its nothing to worry about. I want to have a revision rinoplasty but I'm scared that It will be dangerous because of the murmur. Is it safe to go ahead with the surgery. I'm 30 years old and healthy.

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

Heart murmers come in all shapes and sizes.  Fortunately, the majority of murmers require no treatment at all.  Though you will need to undergo anesthesia for your revision rhinoplasty, in a 30 year old patient there is an extremely remote chance of any adverse cardiac issue taking place.  Most importantly is that you trust your family doctor and I am certain that they would be very cautious and send you for further testing if they even had a suspiscion of something more significant with your cardiac status.

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

A non-functional heart murmur and no other cardiac disease does not increase the already small risk of anesthesia. Do be sure to inform your surgeon and your anesthesia provider anyway.

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD · Answer

An "innocent" murmur, by definition, is not a medical problem, and would pose no additional risk. The question becomes is the murmur truly "innocent?"In a 30 year old healthy person, statistically, the answer is "probably." A cardiologist can help confirm, and a consultation would be appropriate.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You need to see your cardiologist. If your cardiologist says it is nothing then  he can give clearance for surgery. Best of luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are many different reasons heart murmurs occur, so  It is best to be checked out by a cardiologist to get clearance prior to general anesthesia for the rhinoplasty procedure.

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