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Heart surgery at 18 years old. will it rule me out for lots of good jobs?
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Should not: Cardiac surgery if succesfull should not impact your ability to perform the majority of jobs out there.
Answered 4/4/2012
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And your outcome??: Heart surgery at 18 might mean something as benign as a trans-vascular ASD closure or a heart transplant. Your general health & lifestyle achieved after the procedure will set stage for what you can do. If you are playing racket ball 2 days a week & cycling 6 miles/day the types of work you compete for will be different than those you pursue if you must maintain a quiet lifestyle.
Answered 6/10/2014
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