The growing number of publications concerning postoperative cognitive decline (POCD)
after cardiac surgery is indicative of the health-related and economic-related importance of …

This is a narrative review of recent articles (mainly published in 2017 and 2018) related to
the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) that should be of interest to the cardiac …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is extremely prevalent following cardiac surgery. The
increasing patient age and comorbidity profile increases their susceptibility to cognitive …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is defined as a prolonged cognitive function
impairment that occurs within weeks to months of a surgical procedure. It is especially …

Single markers for postoperative cognitive impairment cannot predict POD/POCD in geriatric
patients. However, a wisely arranged battery of promising biomarkers might achieve a …

Background Postoperative cognitive decline occurs commonly after cardiac surgery. The
available literature is inconclusive on the role of intraoperative causal or protective factors …

Postoperative cognitive disorders after cardiac surgery may manifest as postoperative
delirium (POD) or later as postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). The incidence of …

Background: Currently, the number of individuals who undergo surgery is greatly increased.
As a consequence, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) has gradually gained more …

Inflammation has been associated with cognitive decline, whether in the peripheral or
central nervous systems. The primary mechanism involves the response of microglia, an …

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) refers to the condition of neurocognitive
decline following surgery in a cognitive and sensory manner. There are several risk factors …