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Old method of heart bypass better than 'off-pump'

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It seemed like a great idea -- doing bypass surgery while the heart is still beating, sparing patients the complications that can come from going on a heart-lung machine.

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When Fate Introduced Gary To Ruby -- And Her 9 Puppies

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Gary DeNicola was on his way to a friend's house for brunch five weeks ago when, he decided at the last second to get off a few exits early to look at some commercial property. That side trip changed his life -- and saved ten others.