I Am Diagnosed With Mild Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction. Can I Have A Cosmetic Surgery?
Hello, I was diagnosed with mild left ventricular systolic dysfunction a couple of months ago. I dont know how serious my condition is which is why I needed advice. Im 30 years old, my health issues are high blood pressure, hypothyroidism and I am a smoker. My question is, considering the health issues that ive shared would it be wise to undergo cosmetic surgery . I have given birth to four kids and my belly is seriously protruded, I still look as if im 6 or 7 months pregnant. I am not comfortable in my skin right now. I want to have lipo done in my abdomen area. Of course my health comes first...Plz give me your advice Thanks
Fri, 28 Jan 2011
General & Family Physician, Dr. Jagdish's Response
Hi. Welcome To HealthcareMagic
Left Ventricular dysfunction is Classic Congestive Heart Failure. What is the Ejection fraction of your heart? It is serious because it is heart failure. But when you are on medicines, control the high BP, hypothyroidism it will not progress rapidly. You need to watch the symptoms of breathlessness, swelling in the feet, and weight. If these symptoms are present, it means, it is getting worse. Then you need diuretic medicines (lasix) for a while to take out some extra fluid out of your body and to reduce stress on your heart.
You can get the liposuction done safely. Heart failure will not cause any problems with that.
Regards, Dr. Jagdish
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I Am Diagnosed With Mild Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction. Can I Have A Cosmetic Surgery?
Hi. Welcome To HealthcareMagic Left Ventricular dysfunction is Classic Congestive Heart Failure. What is the Ejection fraction of your heart? It is serious because it is heart failure. But when you are on medicines, control the high BP, hypothyroidism it will not progress rapidly. You need to watch the symptoms of breathlessness, swelling in the feet, and weight. If these symptoms are present, it means, it is getting worse. Then you need diuretic medicines (lasix) for a while to take out some extra fluid out of your body and to reduce stress on your heart. You can get the liposuction done safely. Heart failure will not cause any problems with that. Regards, Dr. Jagdish