title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, CB3 8RE United Kingdom. sam.nashef@papworth.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Samer A M
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Nashef
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome