Why the study?
A universally accepted definition of postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) has not been established, its pathogenesis remains vaguely understood, and recent studies have increasingly focused on the inflammatory response to surgical procedures.
Design
Traditional narrative review
Authors
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Inconsistent POCD definitions sustain stable incidence after cardiac surgery; leaves open consensus on diagnostics and pathogenesis.
This narrative review emphasizes the urgent need for a universally accepted definition of postoperative cognitive decline and highlights the role of inflammation in its pathogenesis after cardiac surgery.
Glumac et al. (2019) studied this question.
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