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Dear Doctor: Open-heart surgery is always risky. Scientists, clinicians are working on alternatives
Dear Doctor: Open-heart surgery is always risky. Scientists, clinicians are working on alternatives
Dear Doctor: Open-heart surgery is always risky. Scientists, clinicians are working on alternatives

Published on: 05/05/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read your column regarding a mitral valve replacement. A very close female friend underwent this surgery in October 2025. She suffered from a stroke and passed away while in the ICU. I, along with her close friends, were heartbroken. With a such a low death rate for this surgery, how could this have happened? -- J.D.L.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/dear-doctor-open-heart-surgery-is-always-risky-scientists-clinicians-are-working-on-alternatives.html

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