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MedManiacabout 8 years ago
Awake Cardiac Surgery on a patient with "Bombay Blood Group"

Awake Cardiac Surgery on a patient with "Bombay Blood Group"

First time in the world medical history, a very rare heart surgery performed by Dr Nisarga, Consultant cardiovascular surgeon, India. In this unique surgery patient witnesses her own heart being operated when she is fully awake for about 4 hours without using the ventilator. Heart was completely stopped and she was not breathing for hours, but was completely awake.She has 'Bombay Blood Group' which is a very rare blood group in the world (Only about 179 people identified with this blood group in the world).

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about 8 years ago

Wow that was awesome, but is it okay let the patient still awake during operation? And in this case why the patient should still awake?

about 8 years ago

The human body is truly amazing!

almost 8 years ago

CRAZY

over 6 years ago

amazing

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