One of the driving forces is that there are many patients who are not candidates for cardiac surgery because of the risk, but who can benefit from endovascular procedures.

有许多患者由于伴有危险因素而不适合心脏手术，但是他们可以通过血管内植入受益，这也是该项方法的促使因素之一。

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Today,common medical procedures sought overseas include cardiac surgery, knee and hip replacements, liver transplants and dental work.

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Nearly 20 billion was spent last year worldwide on a variety of medical procedures from fertility treatments to elective cardiac surgery, dental work, as well as cosmetic procedures.

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