April 24, 2019International Journal of Cardiology165 citationsOpen Access
Cognitive outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 91,829 patients
Structured PICO
What is the impact of coronary artery bypass grafting on cognitive impairment and delirium?
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Population
91,829 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
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Intervention
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
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Outcome
Cognitive impairment and deliriumsafety
Cognitive impairment and delirium are significant complications following CABG, highlighting the need for routine pre- and post-operative screening.
Abstract
The results of this meta-analysis demonstrate that cognitive impairment and delirium are major issues in CABG patients which require specific attention. It is imperative that appropriate methods for investigating cognitive impairment, and screening for delirium using a diagnostic instrument, occur in both pre-and post-CABG settings.