Long-Term Cognitive Decline Shown in People After Heart Surgery

Long-term memory loss, difficulty understanding verbal or written communication or impaired ability to pay attention may still occur five years after heart surgery if a patient has a certain gene variation. This is according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGYa" 2013 annual meeting. This gene was found to be related to a decline in cognitive capabilities compared to those who do not have the variation. Thirty to 50 percent of patients experience ...

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