The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Smyrna is now open! Thanks to all our partners, volunteers, donors, and shoppers for making the Grand Opening a huge success!
1 According to an American Heart Association report, the average hospital charge for heart bypass surgery -- not including doctor fee -- is $117,094.
The first open heart surgery was not performed by Vivien Thomas and Alfred Blalock (in 1944), as mentioned in the previous post. In 1902 Dr. Luther Leonidas Hill performed the â¦ first open heart surgery in the Western Hemisphere by suturing a stab wound in a young boy's heart.he first open heart surgery was not performed by Vivien Thomas and Alfred Blalock (in 1944), as mentioned in the previous post. In 1902 Dr. Luther Leonidas Hill performed the â¦ first open heart surgery in the Western Hemisphere by suturing a stab wound in a young boy's heart.