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Old 06-19-2016, 12:01 AM
KittyKat
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Originally Posted by Pa & Giggi View Post
I have had mitral valve performed twice in Boston, and it is my understanding that mitral cannot be performed closed chest. Of course I am not a cardiac thoracic surgeon and up to date on all the new medical procedures. I realize however that the aortic can be done closed, but mitral? Interesting info to know for my next surgery.
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