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Article History

Received: 6 February 2024

Accepted: 15 June 2024

First Online: 15 July 2024

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the hospital IRB. Approval number: 4527. Date of approval: 7 November 2023. (patient consent to participate; not relevant).

: Well-formed cardiac surgery centers under an increased workload with absent personnel, comparable outcomes are attainable. The number of transplantations is expected to increase during wartime.

: The largest cardiac surgery center in Israel has seen significant increases in workload during the ongoing war in the region despite many surgeons serving in military service. This study characterizes the outcomes of the patients undergoing cardiac surgery during wartime, and provides insights on the importance of a well-formed cardiac surgery team operating during a national crisis.

: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.