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The radial artery is also commonly used to make bypass grafts. After 4-6 hours the surgery is complete the breastbone is closed with permanent wires. Minimally invasive surgery can be done if only 1-2 coronary arteries are blocked and usually if it is in front of the heart and the surgeon will not have to break the breastbone to access and repair. ................
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