Background Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is known to improve heart function and
quality of life, while rates of surgery‐related mortality are low. However, delirium and …

Background: Neuroprotective effects of dexmedetomidine are reported in preclinical and
clinical studies but evidence regarding the postoperative neurocognitive function is still …

BACKGROUND: Intraoperative electroencephalography (EEG) signatures related to the
development of postoperative delirium (POD) in older patients are frequently studied …

Abstract Background The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an established cardiovascular risk
factor. Here, we investigated its role in cognitive impairment. Methods Baseline data from …

Single markers for postoperative cognitive impairment cannot predict POD/POCD in geriatric
patients. However, a wisely arranged battery of promising biomarkers might achieve a …

Physical frailty is an age-associated syndrome of decreased reserve leading to vulnerability
to physiological stressors and associated with negative outcomes. The underlying structural …

Background There is no consensus on whether intraoperative hypotension is associated
with postoperative cognitive impairment. Hence, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate …

Frailty is a common syndrome in older individuals that is associated with poor cognitive
outcome. The underlying brain correlates of frailty are unclear. The aim of this study was to …

Background Delirium is a frequent complication after surgery in older adults and is
associated with an increased risk of long-term cognitive impairment and dementia …

Background Metabolic syndrome and its components are risk factors for cognitive
impairment, but their contribution to perioperative neurocognitive disorders is unknown. We …