| Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols | |
|---|---|
| AF | = Atrial fibrillation |
| CPB | = Cardiopulmonary bypass |
| ED | = Endothelial dysfunction |
| EE | = Endocardial endothelium |
| EECs | = Endocardial endothelial cells |
| LA | = Left atrium |
| LAA | = Left atrial appendage |
| NO | = Nitric oxide |
| POAF | = Preoperative atrial fibrillation |
| RAS | = Renin-angiotensin system |
| TEE | = Transesophageal echocardiogram |
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