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Is there any chance of heart not re starting once surgeon stops it in coronary bypass surgery for young patients?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Very low chance: Much less than 1%.

Answered 5/17/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Rare and : Usually only in a very bad heart to begin with!. Most start right up as warm blood is returned to the coronary circulation sometimes electrical defibrillation is used as a n adjunct.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 5/17/2013

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