Impact of time to chest closure on early and late survival in adults with delayed sternal closure March 13, 2023 Overview Show transcript Overview Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., is a cardiovascular surgeon and department chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Crestanello, who specializes in surgery for valvular heart disease, discusses the impact of time to chest closure on early and late survival in adults with delayed sternal closure. Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related ContentVideoOutcomes of cardiac surgery in nonagenariansArticleWhy virtual reality (VR) is an alternative approach for helping patients with anxiety before open-heart surgeryVideoThe impact of postoperative complications on long-term survival after cardiac surgery VID-20551923 Medical Professionals Impact of time to chest closure on early and late survival in adults with delayed sternal closure