| Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols | |
|---|---|
| ATAAD | = Acute type A aortic dissection |
| CC | = Cross-clamp |
| COPD | = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPB | = Cardiopulmonary bypass |
| EJCTS | = European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| EuroSCORE | = European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation |
| ICVTS | = Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
| MACCEs | = Major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events |
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