Cardiac surgical procedures hold a significant place in the treatment of heart diseases worldwide and have become well-established methods. In Germany, heart surgeries are performed with a frequency of over 90,000 procedures per year across more than 80 centers. This volume addresses the most common surgeries in adult cardiac surgery, including important data on spontaneous course, complications, and long-term outcomes. It provides background knowledge as well as numerous tips and details on practical approaches. The target audience includes both resident doctors, nurses, and caregivers on the wards, as well as medical personnel in the operating room, whose frequent questions regarding basic concepts and specific procedures in cardiac surgery are intended to be answered.