RES: [HSF] Re: [HSF ] OPCAB pitfall

[Nasser F. Abou'Seada]

Very well said Hal 

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> Dear Theofilo,
>   Again, my point is that surgeons who are 100% OPCAB'ers probably
> occasionally deprive their patient of a well done endarterectomy (note, I
said  well
> done).  That would be like me repairing 100% of the mitrals I  encounter.
With
> heavily calcified rheumatic valves, the repair would be  substandard and
> better served by replacement.  Surgeons need to be able to  pick and
choose the
> best technique for that particular patient.  Beware of  anyone who is an
> extremist, whether religious or surgical.
> Hal
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