Heart Operation Video
Experts say that at least 12,000 Americans die each year from unnecessary surgery, and thousands suffer from complications. In this report from CNN, one reporter talks to 25 experts about the five most overused surgeries, and the complications they can cause. The list includes common procedures such as those for heartburn, lower-back pain, and heart disease, and the experts offer information on alternative treatments you may want to try before going under the knife.
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