| | Healthopedia.com - Open Heart Surgery (Intracardiac Surgery) |
 | | Although the heart is not technically cut open for most bypass procedures, many experts consider this a form of open heart surgery. |
 | | He or she is put on an artificial breathing machine, or ventilator, during the surgery. |
 | | Once the person is connected to the bypass machine, the heart is cut open. |
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