Question 150 · LDEK · Local anesthetics

Which anaesthetic should not be used in patients with cardiologic history, who require administration of drugs that decrease the heart rate?

  1. A. lidocaine.
  2. B. articaine.
  3. C. bupivacaine.
  4. D. mepivacaine.
  5. E. ropivacaine.
Hint

Choose the most cardiotoxic amide anaesthetic, whose blockade of myocardial sodium channels is strong and long-lasting.

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