Li Zehui and Xia Shu came to the office, and the doctor next to them handed over a case, which Li Zehui passed to Xia Shu.
"This is your first surgery in the Cardiac Surgery Department," he said, "take a look."
Xia Shu took the case.
He opened to the first page.
Patient, male, fifty-three years old. Diagnosis: complex aortic root aneurysm with severe aortic valve regurgitation and coronary artery triple vessel disease, history of two previous open-heart surgeries.
He lifted his head.
History of two open-heart surgeries. This means the chest cavity is full of adhesions, and the normal anatomical structure has been completely altered. Plus the aortic root aneurysm - that's the forbidden zone in cardiac surgery; once the aneurysm ruptures, not even a miracle can save the patient.
At the end of the case, there was a line:
"Cleveland Heart Center's consultation opinion: Surgical risk too high, conservative treatment recommended."
Xia Shu looked at Li Zehui.
