Encephalopathy and Stroke After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

2002136 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Guy M. McKhann · Johns Hopkins University

Maura A. Grega · Johns Hopkins University

Louis M. Borowicz · Johns Hopkins University

Michon Bechamps · Johns Hopkins University

Ola A. Selnes · Johns Hopkins University

William A. Baumgartner · Johns Hopkins University

Richard M. Royall

Abstract

Encephalopathy or stroke is associated with significant increases in length of stay and mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting. Patients at higher risk for these outcomes can be identified before surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Neurology

Volume 59, Issue 9, pp. 1422-8

DOI: 10.1001/archneur.59.9.1422

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