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Aortic Aneurysm: Open Surgery Risks |

An open surgery for an aortic aneurysm has risks, such as bleeding, infection, heart problems, stroke, and respiratory failure, among others. Dr. Marco Bologna, Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains the risks that any open-heart surgery has, and he also talks about the benefits of the surgery.

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