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Dr. Craig Smith - who is a candidate for off-pump coronary artery bypass?

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Dr. Craig Smith - who is a candidate for off-pump coronary artery bypass?

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Your anatomy and the particulars of your heart condition help determine if you’re a good candidate for off-pump cardiac artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) -- surgery done while your heart is still beating. But there's one other factor, says cardiotho...

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