Why the study?
What is the longitudinal trajectory of neurocognitive function after coronary-artery bypass surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May identify CABG patients for closer monitoring via early testing; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
What is the longitudinal trajectory of neurocognitive function after coronary-artery bypass surgery?
Cognitive decline after CABG is prevalent and persistent, with early postoperative decline predicting later deterioration, highlighting the need for preventive interventions.
Newman et al. (2001) studied this question.