Predictive value of the SYNTAX score for short-term cognitive outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery

Neuropsychiatric complications of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) pose a significant clinical problem that concerns almost one million people undergoing this type of procedure each year worldwide [1]. The severity of these sequelae ranges from minor adverse events (postoperative cognitive decline [POCD], through delirium, depression and psychosis, to major adverse cerebrovascular events (TIA-transient ischemic attack and stroke). There were many efforts to combat this issue, including the development of new surgical techniques (e.g.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 2, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wojciech Pawliszak, Krzysztof Szwed, Magdalena Szwed, Mariusz Kowalewski, Maciej Bieliński, Małgorzata Piskunowicz, Adam Sukiennik, Katarzyna Zaborowska, Lech Anisimowicz, Alina Borkowska Source Type: research