Population
Adult patients of all ages undergoing major noncardiac surgery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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POCD was associated with higher 1-year mortality, especially in elderly patients; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction after major noncardiac surgery is associated with increased 1-year mortality, with long-term cognitive issues predominantly affecting patients aged 60 and older.
Monk et al. (2008) studied this question.
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