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Heart Patient Surgery Information

Heart Patient Surgery Information

Preparing for a Procedure

This section of our Web site is intended for patients who have been recommended for a procedure at the Heart & Lung Center. It includes information about:

  • What the procedure involves and what it's for
  • What you can expect before, during and after the procedure
  • How long the procedure will take
  • Instructions about preparing for the procedure

We hope you find this information helpful. If you have further questions, please talk to your physician, or call the Heart & Lung Center at 603-433-4032.

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  • Seacoast Cardiology Associates, PA<br>

    Seacoast Cardiology Associates, PA
    2064 Woodbury Avenue
    Newington Park, Building 1, Ste 103
    Newington, NH 3801

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  • Seacoast Cardiology Associates, PA<br>

    Seacoast Cardiology Associates, PA
    3 TerraScape Parkway
    Somersworth, NH 3878

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  • Clipper Cardiovascular Associates<br>

    Clipper Cardiovascular Associates
    112A Parker St
    Newburyport, MA 1953

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