How do I know I need a Best Hospital?
Most of the time you won't, unless you are very ill, very old, have conditions such as advanced diabetes or congestive heart failure that add risk, or need surgery that is particularly demanding. An example is the Ross procedure, which involves removing a diseased aortic valve, replacing it with another heart valve, and replacing that one with a valve taken from a cadaver. It is complex and calls for advanced technical skills. Few community hospitals do it. But if you're reasonably healthy and need routine heart care, your hometown hospital should do fine.
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