Can you help me understand why I was refused treatment for arm liposuction with cardiologist clearance?

May 17, 2018
Asked By:layahrach in Detroit, MI

Fit 45 year old F, 5'6", 133 lbs. Have Coronary Artery Disease due to bad genetics. Cardiologist deemed issue insignificant, not functional–no contraindications to surgery. Recent FFRct shows 50-70% stenosis in LAD w/value of 96% flow, same as my clear LCA and RCA (hence a non-issue). Wondering why I still got rejected when a) not getting put under, b) Dr does lipo on morbidly obese peeps, many likely w/undiagnosed heart issues? Should i bother contacting other surgeons?

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Answer: Medical Clearance Before Liposuction

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Answer: Benefit from liposuction is lower than your risk from surgery

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