New study reinforces need for proactive cognitive monitoring after heart surgery
Conclusions: Heart valve surgery is associated with cognitive decline over the 6 months after surgery, but outcomes beyond 6 months are unclear. These findings highlight the cognitive vulnerability of this population, especially older adults with aortic stenosis.
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