| Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols | |
|---|---|
| ASD | = Atrial septal defects |
| CPB | = Cardiopulmonary bypass |
| FDA | = Food and Drug Administration |
| LVEF | = Left ventricular ejection fraction |
| ICU | = Intensive care unit |
| MICS | = Minimally invasive cardiac surgery |
| NYHA | = New York Heart Association |
| RACS | = Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery |
| VATS | = Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery |
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