Evaluation of Neurocognitive Abilities in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy Surgery

CONCLUSION: The purpose of CEA in the past was the prevention of ischemic stroke and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) rather than neurocognitive recovery. Factors affecting neurocognition in CEA are multifactorial. Preservation and improvement of neurocognition are more important than any other period of history. By prioritizing cognitive abilities in the treatment of carotid stenosis, individualization of the treatment will help maximize the increase in cognitive abilities by providing optimum benefit to the patient of each factor.PMID:33635257 | DOI:10.1532/hsf.3371
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research