Fig. 3

Original check sheet for intraoperative atrioventricular groove hematoma. The check sheet was designed for reasonable intraoperative decision-making based on two complementary viewpoints: the surgeon’s view of the surgical field and the anesthesiologist’s view using transesophageal echocardiography. Multidisciplinary severity stratification and a shared common understanding among surgical team members are essential when facing unstable and uncertain situations