Brain Oxygen Supply in Older Adults During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

The neurological complications after cardiovascular surgery are relatively frequent, and they generate high increases of morbidity and mortality [1, 2]. This problem is especially relevant for elderly patients, because neurological complications, including stroke, often lead to high mortality and poor long-term outcomes [3].

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - June 9, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Oksana Kamenskaya, Asya Klinkova, Irina Loginova, Vladimir V. Lomivorotov, Vladimir Shmyrev, Alexander Chernyavskiy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research