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How common is it for someone to need a coronary artery bypass operation?

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Very common: Approximately 1 million/yr. Medicare pays about 6.5 billion/yr.

Answered 3/8/2012

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Very common: Coronary artery bypass grafting is one of the most common surgical procedures in usa.

Answered 7/5/2012

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