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What person lived longest after open heart surgery?
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Non likely known: Well one of my patients had the surgery in 1972 so that's about forty years. She is doing fine so maybe she will be #1 someday but i doubt if anyone knows. I'm sure someone can beat 40 years.
Answered 11/26/2018
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Unknown: Most people after heart surgery are at the mercy of their disease. Surgery will prolong survival in all patients which is why it is chosen.
Answered 9/28/2016
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