Management of the elderly cardiac surgical patient: neurological sequelae.
The main neurological complications after cardiac surgery and non-surgical cardiac procedures include stroke, encephalopathy and neuropsychological deficits. Embolism from aortic atherosclerosis is the most common pathogenic mechanism. This article reviews the incidence, risk factors, and mechanisms of these complications.
Infeld
Bernard
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The Epworth Centre, Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Vic., Australia. binfeld@optusnet.com.au