Abstract:Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for reducing angina and stabilizing ventricular dysfunction is performed with two primary techniques: "On-pump" or "Off-pump". The present study was planned to compare neurocognitive assessment in patients undergoing "off pump" CABG and "on pump" CABG through neuropsychological tests. Materials and Methods: All consenting CABG patients meeting inclusion criteria underwent neurocognitive testing through battery of tests at baseline and 6-12 weeks after surgery.… Show more
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