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SMJ // Article

Commentary

Cardiovascular Surgery in Patients with Malignancy

Authors: ROBERT M. BYERS MD, GENE A. GUINN MD

Abstract

The results of a calculated approach to the management of cardiovascular problems in patients with malignancy have been gratifying in 25 patients treated in the last five years. The stage of the cancer, host resistance, degree of arterial insufficiency and its consequences, and the magnitude of the procedure required for correction must be evaluated in each patient before making the decision for or against operation

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