What happens during an aortic valve replacement surgery?
What happens during an aortic valve replacement surgery?
The notion of having your chest opened and your heart exposed is enough to give you pause, even if you need a aortic valve replacement. Cardiothoracic surgeon Craig Smith, MD, explains what happens during surgery.
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