heart surgery in which the rib cage is spread open, the heart is stopped and blood is detoured through a heart-lung machine while a heart valve or coronary artery is surgically repaired
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open-heart surgery::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | heart surgery |
| Has types | cabg, coronary artery bypass graft, coronary bypass, coronary bypass surgery |
Examples of open-heart surgery
open-heart surgery
She says he also has a heart disorder and will need a second open-heart surgery.
From the dailyherald.com
More than 50,000 people a year undergo open-heart surgery to replace that valve.
From the suntimes.com
Previously, the only way to replace an aortic valve was with open heart surgery.
From the orlandosentinel.com
It may be an option for patients in whom open-heart surgery is deemed too risky.
From the forbes.com
In 2003, Jacob survived open heart surgery to clear out his faulty aortic valve.
From the thenewstribune.com
Five months after open-heart surgery, third baseman Aaron Boone rejoined Houston.
From the post-gazette.com
He looked remarkably fit after undergoing open heart surgery over a month before.
From the dailyherald.com
Nearly 300 people had open heart surgery at the hospital during its first year.
From the lohud.com
But open heart surgery to replace the valve can be too risky for some patients.
From the ocregister.com
