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All About Open Heart Surgeries and Recovery
Open heart surgery is a type of heart surgery that requires the heart to be exposed in order to perform the procedure. In these cases, the sternum (breast bone) is cut in half vertically so the chest can be opened, making the heart visible. The pericardium is then pulled away from the heart, giving the surgeon direct access.
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