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Cerebral Artery Stenosis as a Risk Factor for Post-operative Cognitive Dysfunction

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.539
Synopsis: 
This study estimated that amongst patients 60-80 years of age who underwent elective, non-cardiac surgery, the peri-operative risk factors for post-operative cognitive decline, which occurred in up to 55.6% of the patients, include cerebral artery stenosis, operative time, and time to awakening

ABSTRACT

Objective: The reasons for post-operative cognitive decline (POCD) remain largely unknown. Therefore, we determined the effect of cerebral artery stenosis on post-operative cognitive function in the elderly.

Accepted: 
03 Jan, 2017
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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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