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An 82-Year-Old Patient Is Scheduled for Colonoscopy

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An 82-year-old patient is scheduled for colonoscopy.What form of anesthesia is most likely to be planned?


Definitions:

High-Density Lipoprotein

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is considered the "good" cholesterol, helping to remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.

Tachycardia

A condition that involves a heart rate that is abnormally fast.

Brachiocephalic

Pertaining to the brachiocephalic artery or vein, which are major blood vessels in the neck and upper chest that supply blood to the head, neck, and arms.

Cephalic

Relating to or located on the head.

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