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The GI Who Inspired a New Medical Breakthrough

During WWII, American soldier Dwight Harken worked as a surgeon who innovated a daring heart surgery technique. He skillfully removed shrapnel from soldiers' hearts using his fingers—without stopping the heart. His remarkable successes led to pioneering heart surgery methods in peacetime, revolutionizing cardiac care.
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