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What Are the Most Common Causes Leading to Heart Surgery?

What Are the Most Common Causes Leading to Heart Surgery? (0:53)

Blockage of the coronary arteries is the most common cause leading to heart surgery, says Michael Wood, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at MountainView Hospital. In this video, he describes other causes, including valve problems.

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