| ACHD | Adult congenital heart disease |
| ACS-NSQIP | American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Program |
| ASD | Atrial septal defect |
| CAE, | Carotid artery endarterectomy |
| CAS | Carotid artery stenting |
| CCHD | Cyanotic congenital heart disease |
| CHD | Congenital heart disease |
| NC | Non-cardiac |
| RCRI | Revised Cardiac Risk Index |
| SVR | Systemic vascular resistance |
| TGA | Transposition of the great arteries |
| VATS | Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery |
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