Study objective To determine the effect of cognitive impairment (CI) and dementia on
adverse outcomes in older surgical patients. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis …

BACKGROUND: Older patients with preoperative cognitive impairment are at risk for
increased postoperative complications after noncardiac surgery. This systematic review and …

Study objective Older surgical patients with cognitive impairment are at an increased risk for
adverse perioperative outcomes, however the prevalence of preoperative cognitive …

Objective: To test the hypothesis that in surgical patients≥ 70 years, preoperative cognitive
impairment is independently associated with postoperative delirium. Background …

BACKGROUND: Preoperative risk stratification is commonly performed by assessing end-
organ function (such as cardiac and pulmonary) to define postoperative risk. Little is known …

Objective: The aim of this study was to highlight the vulnerability of the aging brain to surgery
and anesthesia, examine postoperative cognitive outcomes, and recommend possible …

Introduction Older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), are
increasingly undergoing surgery. Methods Relative risks (RRs) of MCI alone or with delirium …

Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication in
elderly patients after major surgery. An association between POCD and the development of …

For elderly patients undergoing elective surgical procedures, preoperative evaluation of
cognition is often overlooked. Patients may experience postoperative delirium (POD) and …

Peri‐operative neurocognitive disorders are the most common complication experienced by
older individuals undergoing anaesthesia and surgery. Peri‐operative neurocognitive …