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Benjamin Bruso: What It's Like to Have Heart Surgery at Baystate Medical Center

Benjamin Bruso talks about his experience with heart surgery and recovery at Baystate Medical Center's Davis Family Heart & Vascular Center in Springfield, MA.
Category: Heart & Vascular

After shoveling snow this winter, Benjamin Bruso knew something wasn't right. Watch as he describes his experience with heart surgery and recovery at Baystate Medical Center's Davis Family Heart & Vascular Center in Springfield, MA.

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