Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a common complication
following cardiac surgery. The incidence of cognitive dysfunction
is more pronounced in patients receiving a cardiac operation than
in those undergoing a non-cardiac operation. Clinical observations
demonstrated that pulsatile flow was superior to nonpulsatile flow,
and membrane oxygenator was superior to bubble oxygenator in
terms of postoperative cognitive status. Nevertheless, cognitive
assessments in patients receiving an on-pump and off-pump
coronary artery bypass surgery have yielded inconsistent results.
The exact mechanisms of postoperative cognitive dysfunction
following coronary artery bypass grafting remain ...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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