Complexity key to preventing infection after heart surgery

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Source: Dr. Saul Harari / Atlas of Medical Foreign Bodies

Research indicates that uniform materials could be the culprit behind deadly infections that can occur when using synthetic materials for cardiovascular grafts.

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