Why the study?
Does routine coronary artery surgery increase the incidence of neurological and psychological sequelae compared to other major operations?
Population
105 patients undergoing routine coronary artery surgery (N = 76) or other major operations (N = 29)
Comparison
Routine coronary artery surgery vs Other major operations
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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May reflect medication effects rather than surgery itself; leaves open whether coronary procedures independently increase neurological risk.
Does routine coronary artery surgery increase the incidence of neurological and psychological sequelae compared to other major operations?
Coronary artery surgery is associated with a higher incidence of early transient neurological dysfunction and reduced cerebral blood flow at 8 days compared to other major surgeries, though neuropsychological deterioration occurs in both groups.
Treasure et al. (1989) studied this question.