http://www.medicaltourismco.com/cardiology/heart-valve-surgery-abroad.php Heart Surgery abroad in Mexico and other international hospitals is slowly gaining popularity due to the high number of un-insured in the USA. With the number of JCI hospitals around the world growing at an exponential rate, quality international health care is gaining ground. In this cardiac surgeon from Tijuana, bordering town to San Diego talks about the success rates, mortality rates & the type of cardiovascular surgeries done in Mexico. Modern OT centers & use of similar stents, pacemaker, and other medical device as USA is one reason that the success rates are comparable. Being board certified in America is another reason why the cardiac expert from Mexico follows the modern practices of surgery. CABG, Pacemaker & Angioplasty are all popular heart procedures people go overseas for.