Cognitive and Neurologic Outcomes after Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery

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Authors

Ola A. Selnes · Johns Hopkins University

Rebecca F. Gottesman · Johns Hopkins University

Maura A. Grega · Johns Hopkins University

William A. Baumgartner · Johns Hopkins University

Scott L. Zeger · Johns Hopkins University

Guy M. McKhann · Johns Hopkins University

Abstract

For patients undergoing coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG), adverse neurologic outcomes, including stroke and cognitive decline, are major concerns. Even mild cognitive deficits before surgery may be a marker for cerebrovascular disease and increased risk.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 366, Issue 3, pp. 250-257

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra1100109

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