| Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols | |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 | = Coronavirus disease |
| CPB | = Cardiopulmonary bypass |
| ICU | = Intensive care unit |
| POD | = Postoperative day |
| SARS-CoV-2 | = Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 |
| STS | = Society of Thoracic Surgeons |
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