Influence of mild cognitive impairment on clinical and functional prognosis in older candidates for cardiac surgery
Magali González-Colaço Harmand,
María Mata,
Pablo César Prada-Arrondo
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionIn this study, we analyzed the prognostic impact of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) prior to cardiac surgery on 12-month clinical outcomes in older patients.MethodWe performed a longitudinal prospective study of 48 patients undergoing cardiac surgery and 26 neurologically healthy participants aged 65 years or older. All participants underwent a neuropsychological assessment. Functional status, quality of life and frailty were assessed in candidates for surgery. One year after surgery, 24 patients r… Show more
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