, Naser Kechuian1
, Mohammad Haji Aghajani1
, Hossein Aghamiri2
, Ainaz Samadi1
, Fateme Omidi *3
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Methods: In the current cross-sectional study that was conducted from September 2019 to the February 2022, 60 cardiovascular patients undergoing CABG surgery were selected by convenience sampling method. Demographic, clinical, and intraoperative information was recorded for participants in the data collection form. Mini–Mental State Examination quesionary.
Results: The results showed that 15% of participants had cognitive impairment. Gender and age were the actual variables on the incidence of cognitive disorders after CABG surgery. The frequency of cognitive disorders in women was 14 times higher than men and 6.5 times higher in the elderly. Elderely population was considered as 65 years old or above. The clinical variables such as blood transfusion under surgery and ejection fraction<40% were effective factor for incidence of cognitive disorders in cardiovascular patients. Conclusion: The CABG surgery may be associated with cognitive disorders in cardiovascular patients, which is more common in women and the elderly. Further studies are recommended to confirm the results of the present study and identify the related risk factors. |
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