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Added: Sep 29, 2009
CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. The decision to have surgery vs. cardiac stents, vs. medical therapy depends on response to medical treatment, the amount of symptoms, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, and the number of blockages in the heart arteries. There have been advances in all areas of treatment. In surgery, many surgeries can be done without the heart-lung machine, wich lowers the risk. Dr. John Kratz. MUSC.
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