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How many kinds of open heart surgery are there?
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Many: This is a very broad question and beyond the scope of this format . In general open heart is performed for repairing/replace valves, bypassing blockages, correcting congenital heart disease , and removing masses such as malignancies. This is not a complete list ofcourse but ...
Answered 12/8/2016
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Many: Open / closed on pump/ off pump congenital adult acquired coronary 80% about now valvular ventricular assist transplant pacemakers etc and may more.
Answered 3/26/2013
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