What are the potential benefits of using volatile halogenated anesthetics and opioids for myocardial ischemia?
Volatile halogenated anesthetics and opioids have anti-ischemic or conditioning properties, which may help reduce the risk of reperfusion injury. They also have antioxidant properties, which may be beneficial for patients with reperfusion injury. Propofol has also been noted to have antioxidant properties which may help reduce the risk of reperfusion injury. In addition, volatile anesthetics have been known to have salutary properties during myocardial ischemia. 