Epidemiology of coronary artery disease, valve disease, and need for heart surgery
Diagnostic tests
Preparing a patient for cardiac surgery
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Valve surgery
Other surgical treatments
Off-pump surgeries and minimally invasive techniques
The first few hours : initial recovery
Complications : initial postoperative period
Transition to intermediate care
Extended recovery timelines
Complications : extended recovery period
Stroke
Discharge and cardiac rehabilitation.