heart surgery
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healthNew Brunswick Man Delays Heart Surgery Due to Financial Constraints
David Elman postpones open-heart surgery because he can't afford recovery, highlighting gaps in Canada's social safety net.
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sportsOlympic Biathlete Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery After Mid-Race Withdrawal
Italian Olympic biathlete Tommaso Giacomel had successful heart surgery after withdrawing from a race due to breathing issues. He is expected to return to training soon.
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healthSurgical Valve Replacement Outperforms Transcatheter Option in Long-Term Outcomes
New meta-analysis reveals surgical aortic valve replacement offers superior survival and reduced stroke risk compared to transcatheter procedures at five-year follow-up.