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Pioneering Heart Surgeon Dr. DeBakey Dies At Age 99

July 12, 2008

The pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey, best known for his work with the development of bypass surgery, has died at the age of 99..Washington (dbTechno) - The pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey, best known for his work with the development of bypass surgery, has died at the age of 99.

He died on Friday night from natural causes at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

He treated many world leaders, as well as several international celebrities during his time.

His reputation was above all others, as he worked to improve the lives of generations in the past, present, and future.

Dr. DeBakey is a pioneer in the development of artificial hearts, heart pumps, and other medical tools.

The famed doctor also assisted in the design of several surgical instruments as well.

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