HEART SMART
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HEART SMART |
| Students of Grade Four participated in a presentation by Mrs. Cronin of the Cleveland Clinic on the HEART. As part of our study of the CIRCULATORY SYSTEM, students learned how important it is to take care of one's heart. |
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Did you know that the first coronary artery bypass operations was performed at the Cleveland Clinic? Developed and refined at the Cleveland Clinic beginning in 1968, coronary artery bypass has become the most common heart surgery in the world. Today, the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center continues this proud tradition of innovation, helping make the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center the top-ranked heart center in America. |
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TEACHING US ABOUT OUR HEARTS!!! |
| Did you know that heart disease remains the number one
killer of men and women in the USA?
Did you know that over 800,000 coronary artery bypass operations are performed each year throughout the world?
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The first CORONARY ANGIOGRAM, showing a "picture"
of the blockages in the heart was developed at the Cleveland Clinic in
1958 by Dr. Mason Sones.
In 1968, Dr. Renee Favaloro performed the first CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS OPERATION in the world!!! |
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