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Anaesthesia Inhalational Anesthetic Agents 61471cf6

Which of the following inhalational agent can cause coronary steal phenomenon-

A
Isoflurane
B
Sevoflurane
C
Desflurane
D
Halothane
High-Yield Explanation
Isoflurane more than other inhalational agents increases coronary blood flow many times beyond that of the myocardial oxygen demand, thereby, creating potential for "Steel", steel is diversion of blood from a myocardial bed with limited or inadequate perfusion to a bed with more adequate perfusion.

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