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The first open heart surgery was performed by
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The correct option is D Walton Lillehel
The correct option is D.Clarence Walton Lillehei (1918–1999) may justifiably be called the “father of open heart surgery.” With respect to the large number of innovative techniques and concepts that he introduced, Dr. Lillehei can be compared to an earlier renowned surgical pioneer, Alexis Carrel (1873–1944). Both men were creative geniuses whose colorful, controversial reputations eventually offended the medical establishment. Nevertheless, their surgical innovations yielded incalculable humanitarian benefits.
The correct option is D.
Clarence Walton Lillehei (1918–1999) may justifiably be called the “father of open heart surgery.” With respect to the large number of innovative techniques and concepts that he introduced, Dr. Lillehei can be compared to an earlier renowned surgical pioneer, Alexis Carrel (1873–1944). Both men were creative geniuses whose colorful, controversial reputations eventually offended the medical establishment. Nevertheless, their surgical innovations yielded incalculable humanitarian benefits.
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