Kabahasanoğlu Kadir, Kararmaz Alper, Ayanoğlu Hilmi Ömer
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Abstract
Background: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) following noncardiac surgery in the elderly is a growing concern. This study evaluates the relationship between carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), a measure of subclinical atherosclerosis, and POCD.
Methods: In this prospective study, elderly patients (≥60 years) undergoing elective noncardiac surgery were divided into two groups based on cIMT. Cognitive assessments were conducted preoperatively and postoperatively using the mini-mental state examination, clock-drawing, digit span, trail-making, and Stroop tests.
Results: The study included 36 patients, with no significant differences in cognitive test outcomes between those with cIMT ≤0.9mmand >0.9mm. The overall incidence of POCD was 2.8%.
Conclusions: Increased cIMT was not associated with a higher risk of POCD. Larger studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
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The Cardiovascular Journal of Africa (CVJA) is an international peer-reviewed journal that keeps cardiologists up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Topics covered include coronary disease, electrophysiology, valve disease, imaging techniques, congenital heart disease (fetal, paediatric and adult), heart failure, surgery, and basic science.
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