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Postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) is a frequent complication after cardiac surgery. It is estimated that 40-70% of all cardiac patients show cognitive dysfunction during the first post-surgical week. Six weeks after surgery, this incidence decreases to 10-40% and the figure remains stable over the long-term.

The investigators will recruit 50 patients undergoing elective valve surgery and each patient will receive complete evaluation a) preoperative, one week before surgery; b) early postoperative, before hospital discharge; and c) late postoperative, 8 weeks follow up.

The investigators will apply Diffusion Tensor Imaging, 1Proton-Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Morphometry studies with correlation to neuropsychological test battery to evaluate POCD.


Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Time Perspective: Prospective


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NCT number NCT01622452
Study type Observational
Source Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio
Contact Domenico Montanaro, MD
Phone +390585493564
Email domenico.montanaro@ftgm.it
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 2013
Completion date October 2016

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