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The occurrence of stroke is principally determined by patient- and disease-related factors, but use of antegrade cerebral perfusion can significantly reduce the occurrence of temporary neurologic dysfunction.

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Background-Surgery for acute type A aortic dissection is associated with a high mortality rate and incidence of postoperative complications. This study was designed to explore perioperative risk factors for death in patients with acute type A aortic dissection.

Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest of 25 minutes or more and advanced age were associated with memory and fine motor deficits and with prolonged hospital stay.