Synopsis of adult cardiac surgical disease -- Diagnostic techniques in cardiac surgery -- Preoperative considerations and risk assessment -- Cardiac anesthesia -- Cardiopulmonary bypass -- Myocardial protection -- Admission to the ICU and monitoring techniques -- Early postoperative care -- Mediastinal bleeding -- Respiratory management -- Cardiovascular management -- Fluid management, renal and metabolic problems -- Post-ICU care and other complications.
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