Neurocognitive impairment after off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery – an Iranian experience

摘要

BackgroundCoronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide, and it may be accompanied by postoperative neurocognitive impairment. Although this complication has been attributed to the use of cardiopulmonary bypass, it is still a matter of debate whether the switch from on-pump to off-pump technique affects the cognitive function.