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Stent designed for kids shows preliminary success

In the U.S., 40,000 babies born each year have a congenital heart defect. A promising medical breakthrough, though, is providing hope for these children - who usually require multiple surgeries to implant and replace blood vessel stents. Dr. Jon LaPook shares the story.
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