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The Nation’s Heart: Ghana

Global Cardiac Surgery

In addition, the cost of open-heart surgery remains beyond the scope of 90% of the population, ranging from US$6,000 for ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure to US$10,000 for double valve replacement. Read more: Tettey M, Tamatey M, Edwin F. Cardiothoracic surgical experience in Ghana. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. Open Access article.