Uncovering covert stroke in surgical patients
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)31770-2
Abstract: Stroke can be a devastating complication of surgery, with few effective strategies for detection or prevention. Overt stroke (ie, stroke with clinically apparent manifestations) occurs in approximately 0·1–1·0% of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery and is… read more here.
Keywords: stroke; study; cognitive decline; surgery ... See more keywords
Perioperative covert stroke in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery (NeuroVISION): a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)31795-7
Abstract: BACKGROUND In non-surgical settings, covert stroke is more common than overt stroke and is associated with cognitive decline. Although overt stroke occurs in less than 1% of adults after non-cardiac surgery and is associated with… read more here.
Keywords: non cardiac; perioperative covert; stroke; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Rationale and design for the detection and neurological impact of cerebrovascular events in non-cardiac surgery patients cohort evaluation (NeuroVISION) study: a prospective international cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021521
Abstract: Objectives Covert stroke after non-cardiac surgery may have substantial impact on duration and quality of life. In non-surgical patients, covert stroke is more common than overt stroke and is associated with an increased risk of… read more here.
Keywords: non cardiac; surgery; covert stroke; study ... See more keywords
Association of postoperative covert stroke and cognitive dysfunction among elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: protocol for a prospective cohort study (PRECISION study)
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034657
Abstract: Introduction The incidence of covert stroke and cognitive dysfunction has gradually increased due to an ageing population. Recently, a prospective cohort study reported perioperative covert stroke was associated with an increased risk of postoperative cognitive… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive dysfunction; covert stroke; study; non cardiac ... See more keywords