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What a Heart Surgeon Wishes You Knew Sooner
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet many people don't think about their heart until it's too late. In this episode of Straight from the Source, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. David Theodoro of FMOL Health | St. Dominic in Jackson, Mississippi, shares what he wishes patients knew sooner and the small, everyday choices that can add up to a healthier heart.
Dr. Theodoro draws from nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He explains what surgeons see in the operating room that patients never do, from valves stiff as "boot leather with rocks" to hearts reshaped by disease. He…
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