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Angiology
Coronary artery bypass graft candidate presurgical cognitive function is assessed
October 25th, 2006
Presurgical cognitive performances of candidates for coronary artery bypass surgery are significantly lower than those of a healthy control group and published cognitive test norms. According to recent research published in the journal Annals of Thoracic Surgery, "While many studies have investigated cognitive impairments in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery, very few have closely evaluated presurgical cognitive functioning of bypass candidates. A battery of neuropsychologic tests was administered to a consecutive series of patients listed for bypass surgery (n=109)." C.S. Ernest and colleagues, Royal Melbourne Hospital,...
Source: Biotech Week (2006-10-25)
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