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cardiomyopathy & cosmetic surgery
by heartsandflowers, Oct 05, 2007 11:00PM
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.
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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by maggiemag, Oct 06, 2007 09:13PM
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 Maybe that person was a tad out of date.
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