Why the study?
Do specific physiological and anti-microembolic measures reduce cerebral damage and intellectual impairment in patients undergoing open-heart surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing open-heart surgery
Comparison
Measures undertaken based on physiological… vs An earlier series of patients (historical control)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports physiological and anti-embolic measures in open-heart surgery; leaves open whether subclinical injuries can be eliminated.
Do specific physiological and anti-microembolic measures reduce cerebral damage and intellectual impairment in patients undergoing open-heart surgery?
Implementing specific physiological and anti-embolic measures during open-heart surgery reduces neurological complications and intellectual impairment, though subclinical cerebral injuries from cardiopulmonary bypass may still occur.
Åberg et al. (1977) studied this question.
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