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Russia develops new heart shrapnel removal method

Russian medical researchers have developed a new surgical method for removing shrapnel and metal fragments from the heart.

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A new surgical method for removing shrapnel and metal fragments from the heart has been developed in Russia. The technique is a significant advancement in battlefield medicine, potentially improving survival rates for soldiers and civilians with penetrating cardiac injuries. The development comes amid ongoing conflicts where such injuries are common. Further details on the specific procedure and its clinical implementation have not been released.
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