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cardiomyopathy & cosmetic surgery

cardiomyopathy & cosmetic surgery

Unfortunately, I discovered I have non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy while having a preoperative EKG.  I already had a Left Bundle Branch Block so that is why I needed to have the EKG. I have silicone breast implants and was going to have corrective surgery on capsular contracture (scar tissue around the implant).  This was just a few months ago.  I have plastic surgery scheduled in November to now have my implants removed.  I have had 3 cardiologists say that I am o.k. to have this surgery.  However, I was initially going to have the surgery over the summer and had an "ok" by the cardiologist and plastic surgeon, but the anesthisiologist would not perform the surgery.  I do not want to compromise my health by having this surgery, but if I could get the implants removed I would feel better without hardness in the breast.  Also, if down the road, a cardiac device is needed, I would assume the implants could be a problem.  
I would like any thoughts on my situation - is it safe to have implants removed with a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy?  I am not in "heart failure", continue to work, and take CoregCR 60mg and Cozaar 50 mg.  Thank you for your time and consideration.
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What is your ejection fraction?  That would make the difference.  Of course, if 3 cardiologists already gave their approval, it must be good enough!  Did it change since the anesthesiologist said no?  Maybe that person was a tad out of date.
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