According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2019 alone, approximately 18 million deaths were reported due to these conditions, 85% of which were attributed to acute myocardial infarction (AMI)...
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Efrain Vegas
Hello! I am Dr. Efrain E. Vegas Barrios, a graduate of the Universidad Central de Venezuela and specialized in General Surgery, Gynecology and Laparoscopy. I have 35 years of experience, and what I am most passionate about in my profession is being able to cure or improve my patients through surgical procedures. My hobbies include music and traveling. I have been at the Santiago de León Clinic for more than 33 years and what I like most about practicing here is working in harmony, professionalism, synergy and dedication, forming a true and trustworthy family of specialists.
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