Wednesday, January 25, 2006

In Coronary Surgery, Spare the Aorta to Save the Brain - CME Teaching Brief - MedPage Today

In Coronary Surgery, Spare the Aorta to Save the Brain - CME Teaching Brief - MedPage Today: "
By Peggy Peck, Managing Editor, MedPage Today
Be aware that this study suggests that it is surgical technique, not the use of a cardiopulmonary bypass pump, that increases the risk of cognitive impairment following heart surgery.

Explain to patients who ask that these findings are limited by the significant age differences between the traditional surgery arm and the two comparator groups."

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