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This book is the ultimate patient guide to bypass surgery. It puts you firmly in the driver’s seat, from preparing for your hospital visit, through the surgery itself, to quicker routes of recovery. Real-life patient stories, extensive self-help sections, and detailed illustrations fully explained both traditional and non-traditional bypass surgery, and a quick-fix glossary and who’s who of medical staff take the mystery out of medicine. Also included are a comprehensive directory to Internet and other resources, a guide to complementary therapies, and a diary to help you keep track of your treatment—and your recovery.

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