List some of the cardiovascular devices and procedures that Michael DeBakey invented and/or prevented?

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Leonard Santiago

12 October, 07:26

List some of the cardiovascular devices and procedures that Michael DeBakey invented and/or prevented?

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Belinda Roth · Answer 1

The roller pump, and the method of correcting aortic aneurysms.

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In 1932 DeBakey devised the "roller pump," an essential component of the heart-lung machine that permitted open-heart surgery. He also developed an efficient method of correcting aortic aneurysms by grafting frozen blood vessels to replace diseased vessels.

Desirae · Answer 2

DeBakey's surgical innovations included coronary bypass operations, carotid endarterectomy, artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices.

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