All of the following local anesthetic agents would be considered safer for cardiovascular patients EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A) 4% prilocaine 1:200,000 epinephrine
B) 4% articaine 1:200,000 epinephrine
C) 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 epinephrine
D) 4% prilocaine,plain

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The presence of epinephrine (adrenaline) in a local anesthetic can increase the risk of cardiovascular events in susceptible patients due to its vasoconstrictive properties, which can elevate blood pressure and heart rate. Among the options, 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine has a higher concentration of epinephrine compared to the 1:200,000 formulations, making it relatively less safe for cardiovascular patients.

All of the Following Local Anesthetic Agents Would Be Considered