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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Cerebral microemboli are common during coronary angiography (CA) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • The clinical impact of these microemboli and their association with vascular access site is debated.
  • Pre-existing mild cognitive impairment is prevalent in patients with suspected coronary heart disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess postprocedural cognitive impairment after CA or PCI using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.
  • To investigate the correlation between cerebral microemboli and cognitive function.
  • To compare cognitive outcomes based on vascular access site (radial vs. femoral).

Main Methods:

  • 93 patients undergoing CA or PCI were randomized to radial or femoral access.
  • Serial cognitive testing was performed using the MoCA test pre- and post-procedure.
  • Cerebral microemboli were monitored using transcranial Doppler in a subgroup of 35 patients.

Main Results:

  • The median MoCA test score was 27 pre-procedure and did not change significantly post-procedure (4 and 31 days).
  • No significant correlation was found between the number of cerebral microemboli and MoCA test score changes.
  • Cognitive test results did not differ significantly between radial and femoral access groups.

Conclusions:

  • The MoCA test did not detect significant cognitive impairment following CA or PCI.
  • Cerebral microemboli and vascular access site were not significantly correlated with postprocedural cognitive changes.
  • Mild cognitive impairment is a common finding in patients referred for coronary procedures.