Staff shortages leading to heart surgery delays and deaths, say Quebec doctors

Staff shortages leading to heart surgery delays and deaths, say Quebec doctors
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Cardiologists and heart surgeons in Quebec are warning about a shortage of staff, particularly perfusionists, saying the lack of workers who help keep patients alive during heart surgeries is contributing to delays and even deaths.