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IJMDC. 2019; 3(1): 136-140


Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and neuroinflammation associated with cardiac surgery: a review

Mohammed Abdulaziz Kattan, Abdulaziz Eidhah Alnimari, Ahmed Faisal Siraj, Abdulrahman Humied Alotaibi, Faisal Adel Alsuqati.



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Over the years, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) has been considered an essential complication of cardiac surgery. Neurocognitive dysfunction can affect the quality of life and lead to social, emotional, functional, and financial problems in the patient's life. In this article, the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment of POCD are reviewed.

Key words: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), neuroinflammation, cardiac surgery

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