Is cardiac surgery training really hazardous?

Results Our results showed highly significant difference in the registrars group compared to consultants for cumulative cardiopulmonary bypass time, and aortic cross clamp time; p < 0.01. While there was significant difference concerning post operative chest infection, p < 0.05 in the registrars group. There was no statistically significant difference in logistic euro score, in-hospital mortality, incidence of post operative infection, post operative renal impairment, post operative arrhythmias, ICU readmission, post operative stay, reopening or the need for inotropes.