Cognitive disorders such as postoperative cognitive dysfunction, confusion, and delirium,
are common following anesthesia in the elderly, with symptoms persisting for months or …

In this review, we aim to provide clinical insights into the relationship between surgery,
general anesthesia (GA), and dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD). The …

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a chronic and progressive deterioration of memory and other
cognitive domains, is the most common form of dementia. Because of related health and …

Purpose Postoperative cognitive decline in the elderly has emerged as a major health
concern. In addition, there is a growing interest in the potential relationship between general …

Exposure to anesthesia and surgery has been hypothesized to increase the risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). While the exact pathogenesis of AD remains …

With longevity, postoperative cognitive decline in the elderly has emerged as a major health
concern for which several factors have been implicated, one of the most recent being the …

Alzheimer's disease (AD), an insidious and progressive neurodegenerative disorder
accounting for the vast majority of dementia, is characterized by global cognitive decline and …

Although aging itself is not a disease, there are many comorbidities that become more
common with aging. Heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses are either more …

Serdi Publishing Company; 1996: 161-171). Some studies also have suggested that age of
onset of Alzheimer disease may be associated with previous anesthetic exposure during …

Vincenzo Fodalea,∗, Karen Ritchieb, Lars S. Rasmussenc and Pravat K. Mandald,∗
aDepartment of Neurosciences, Psychiatric and Anesthesiological Sciences, University of …