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Transfusion-Free Cardiac Surgery: A Patient Success Story
Reuben “Drew” Boyer was in good health — except for a persistent dull ache in his left shoulder. “I wasn’t having any other problems except for that pain. I knew something didn’t feel right,” recalled Mr. Boyer, 49, of Ventnor, New Jersey. About 20 years ago, Mr. Boyer was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse (MVP), one of the most common heart valve abnormalities affecting millions of people worldwide. People diagnosed with MVP may experience occasional heart palpitations; however, most do not have any symptoms. Read more...

Also in this issue:

• Mitralvalve Prolapse And Heartvalve Repair
• Blood Conservation versus Bloodless Medicine and Surgery: Understanding the Differences
• Physician Profile - Charles R. Bridges, MD, ScD

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