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How risky is open heart surgery?
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CABG 1-2 % mortality: For coronary artery bypass surgery generally in the 1-2% mortality range; for valve replacement 4-5%, higher in re-do surgery.
Answered 5/19/2018
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Not so bad: The national averages for CABG operations are roughly a 2-3-% mortality rate and 5% morbidity rate for stroke, bleeding, infection, etc. Some patients have higher rates if they are sicker overall.
Answered 9/28/2016
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