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“I've always thought that my exposure to competitive sports helped me a great deal in the operating room. It teaches you endurance, and it teaches you how to cope with defeat, and with complications of all sort. I think I'm a well-coordinated person, more than average, and I think that came through my interest in sports, and athletics... Playing basketball you have to make decisions promptly, and that's true in the operating room as well.”

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Denton Cooley
Denton Cooley

Denton Cooley was an outstanding cardiac surgeon known as a pioneer in the field of cardiac surgery. Born on August 22, 1920, in Texas, USA, he passed away on November 18, 2016. Dr. Cooley made significant breakthroughs in cardiac surgery, particularly in heart transplantation and minimally invasive surgery. His contributions not only transformed the treatment of heart disease patients but also had a profound impact on the development of cardiology worldwide. more

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