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What are the odds of dying during heart surgery at the age of 16 ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Low: A lot depends on the type of procedure, as well the condition of the patient. This is the 21st century, and the mortality rates have gone down dramatically.
Answered 12/16/2014
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It depends: Surgical risk depends on many factors. Age, other medical problems, and overall conditions are important. Also important are the heart anatomy, previous surgery, heart function, and the planned operation. A physician, particularly a surgeon, can provide more specific advice about risk around the time of surgery.
Answered 1/23/2014
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