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Don’t Despair If You Need a Second Heart Surgery
Many patients understandably are worried about undergoing a high-risk or second surgery. But if you are in the right kind of hospital, you are in good hands.
Sometimes a Heart-Lung Machine Isn’t Best for Your Heart Surgery
The goal is to plan the best surgery for each person. It should be based on each person’s individual case and health history.
If You Have Diabetes, Here’s Your Best Heart Bypass Surgery Option
Our research confirms what we have observed in our patients: BITA grafting and complete restoration in blood flow improve surgical outcomes for our heart patients who also have diabetes.
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