title: Neurologic complications related to cardiac surgery.
abstract: Neurologic complications are a major cause of morbidity, complicating open heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, and interventional techniques. Global or focal brain ischemia related to embolism or hypoperfusion predominates. Breakthrough cerebral hemorrhage and infection can complicate cardiac transplantation. Identifying individuals at risk for cerebrovascular complications may lead to more effective preventative and treatment measures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Furlan
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Sila
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Chimowitz
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000209:etiology*; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors