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Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Quick fact

Studies suggest that up to 50% of cardiac surgery patients experience some form of cognitive decline after the operation, yet it often goes unnoticed by standard hospital monitoring.

Why this is interesting

Imagine going in for heart surgery and coming out with a brain that feels older than before. This silent side effect affects many patients, but few are warned about it.