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Can you have gastric bypass if you have atrial fribulation?
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Yes: The presence of atrial fibrillation is not a contraindication for gastric bypass surgery, but you will need a full cardiac and pulmonary evaluation before surgery will be scheduled.
Answered 2/8/2015
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Yes: Chronic a fib. Can be addressed with anti coagulation which does not affect the surgery or the outcome.
Answered 4/17/2016
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