Stable Ischemic Heart Disease in Surgery — 68yo Man | ENT | SMLE Q#18771
SMLE Question #18771
Surgery
ENT
Objective: OBJ-ENT-ANES-01
Last updated: March 2026
A 68-year-old man with stable ischemic heart disease is scheduled in the outpatient clinic for excision of a 6-mm benign-appearing lesion on the helix of the external ear. The procedure is expected to last less than 15 minutes. He has no bleeding disorder and no history of allergy to local anesthetics. Which anesthetic technique is most appropriate to minimize cardiovascular risk during this procedure?
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