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flag Scientists perform first minimally invasive heart bypass using catheters, helping a high-risk patient recover fully.

flag Researchers at the NIH and Emory School of Medicine have performed the world’s first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass without opening the chest, using a new technique called VECTOR. flag The procedure, designed for patients with complex anatomy and high surgical risk, rerouted blood flow by creating a bypass through catheters inserted in the leg. flag A 67-year-old patient with a rare complication during aortic valve replacement recovered well, with no blockages six months later. flag The breakthrough could expand treatment options for high-risk patients, though further trials are needed.

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