Surgery, which included stopping Green's heart for an hour, happened on Jan. 9, 2012. The 9-inch scar, stretching from the bottom of his neck to the top of his abdomen, has become a source of pride for Green. “I see the scar every day,” said Green, a constant reminder of how close he was to losing everything.
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Jun 8, 2018 · Green has an aortic root aneurysm, which was detected in a routine preseason physical with his employer, the Boston Celtics. The diagnosis means ...
Feb 7, 2018 · He said he stopped ...
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May 28, 2018 · That scar is the result of a surgery from six years ago that could have cut short Green's NBA career. Green survived that lifesaving procedure.
Jan 9, 2017 · Generally quiet, but forceful when he does speak up, Green has shared the story of his recovery from heart surgery with just a few of his Magic ...
Aug 1, 2017 · The Celtics doctor found the top aortic valve surgeon in America, Dr. Lars Svensson, who performed open-heart surgery on me in January 2012.
Feb 22, 2021 · Welcome back: Knicks, Nets need their fans' return more than ever. The procedure lasted for five hours, with Green's heart stopped for an hour ...
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