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    Can I have laparoscopic surgery if I have heart disease?

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  • A/Prof Ruth Blackham

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Dr Ruth Blackham is an Australian-trained Surgeon with subspecialty Fellowships in Bariatric, Upper GI and Metabolic Surgery. She has a special interest in Women's Health, … View Profile

    Yes, but you may need medical clearance from your cardiologist. Bariatric surgery leads to improvement in most problems related to heart disease including:

    High Blood Pressure

    Cholesterol

    Lipid problems

    Heart enlargement (dilated heart, or abnormal thickening)

    Vascular (artery and vein) and coronary (heart artery) disease

    During the screening process, be sure to let your surgeon or nurse know about any heart conditions you have. Even those with atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, or previous stents or heart bypass surgery usually do very well. If you are on blood thinners of any type, expect special instructions just before and after surgery.

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