Study predicts heart surgeon shortage

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-07-28

The aging population is growing rapidly, and experts predict there could be a severe shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons over the next 15 years as these patients require more and more heart procedures. Read full story >

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Study predicts heart surgeon shortage

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