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The heart is stopped because they are repairing it. This is why it is called a bypass. They are literally passing by the heart . The machines they use work as if it were the heart. imagine trying to repair a leaky faucet if it was still running... Same concept
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Who is the person who operates the heart-lung bypass machine during open heart surgery?
The cardiovascular perfusionist is who operates the heart-lung bypass machine during open heart surgery.
Can your heart stop for 15 seconds and restart automaticly?
not if you are just a healthy bloke walking down the road, then you dont know it but you heart stops and restarts. yes if you are during surgery your heart could stop,need zappers and start up again{onlt with assistance of a doctor though}
At what age is most heart surgery for congenital defects used?
Most congenital heart defects require surgery during infancy or childhood.
What is the latest technology about heart transplant?
The latest technologies in heart transplants are lvads. This is a pump that can be used as a replacement to the heart during surgery or while waiting for surgery.
Did they perform open heart surgery during civil war?
No. The first time surgery was performed on a heart, was on the 4th of September 1895, in Oslo, Norway.
Are pictures of the surgery usually taking during bypass surgery?
I am not sure if you are interested in the heart bypass surgery or the gastric bypass procedure. I do not believe any pictures are taken during the procedures.
How did Rock Hudson contact aides?
a blood transfusion during heart surgery ?
If you keep kosher can you accept a pig valve during heart surgery?
yes
How did ted rodgers die?
during open heart surgery to replace valve
What could go wrong with the heart and how could it be treated?
The heart may stop pumping blood. This is a VERY serious matter that requires surgery
When did Larry Matanski die?
Larry Matanski died in 1996 of during heart surgery.
What are some important uses for potassium?
It is used in fertilizers for agriculture. Potassium chloride is used to stop the heart for surgery.
