Cerebral embolization, silent cerebral infarction and neurocognitive decline after thoracic endovascular aortic repair
ConclusionThis study demonstrates a high rate of cerebral embolization and neurocognitive decline affecting patients following TEVAR. Brain injury after TEVAR is more common than previously recognized, with cerebral infarction in more than 80 per cent of patients.
Source: British Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: A. H. Perera, N. Rudarakanchana, L. Monzon, C. D. Bicknell, B. Modarai, O. Kirmi, T. Athanasiou, M. Hamady, R. G. Gibbs Tags: Original article Source Type: research
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