Improved cognitive flexibility after aortic valve replacement surgery

CONCLUSIONS There was a marked improvement in cognitive performance following AVR surgery, specifically in executive control functions indicating improved cognitive flexibility. Cognitive improvement, as opposed to the typical trajectory of cognitive decline in an elderly population with vascular disease, emphasizes the importance of these results and points to AVR surgery as having potential benefits on brain health in general. Clinical Trials identifier NCT01953068. https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01953068?term=NCT01953068&rank=1.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: History Adult Cardiac Source Type: research