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How safe is the vat pericardial window approach in a healthy young adult; compared to other surgical ways it can be done?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Safe: it is the sx approach minimally invasive good for recovery

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2016

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