Anaesthesia – MCQ 26 – Anesthetic agent which sensitizes the heart to catecholamines

Which one of the following agents sensitizes the myocardium to catecholamines?
A. Isoflurane
B. Ether
C. Halothane
D. Propofol

Correct answer : C. Halothane

Halothane sensitizes the myocardium to the action of catecholamines and can produce severe ventricular arrhythmia.

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