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  • Neuroscience
  • Cardiology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is highly prevalent after cardiac surgery.
  • Increasing patient age and comorbidities heighten susceptibility to cognitive impairment.
  • The exact pathophysiological mechanisms driving POCD remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of POCD following cardiac surgery.
  • To analyze key pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to POCD.
  • To assess emerging therapeutic strategies for mitigating POCD.

Main Methods:

  • This narrative review synthesizes contemporary literature published from 2015 to the present.
  • Analysis includes mechanisms like inflammation, cerebral hypoperfusion, microemboli, glycemic control, and anesthetic neurotoxicity.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic strategies such as dexamethasone, cerebral desaturation prevention, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring, and anesthetic choices.

Main Results:

  • Inflammation, cerebral hypoperfusion, microemboli, glycemic dysregulation, and anesthetic agents are implicated in POCD.
  • Therapeutic strategies like dexamethasone, NIRS monitoring, and optimized glycemic control show promise.
  • Comparative analysis of anesthetic techniques (volatile vs. intravenous) and the role of dexmedetomidine are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the multifactorial pathophysiology of POCD is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Targeting inflammation, cerebral perfusion, and anesthetic effects may reduce cognitive decline post-cardiac surgery.
  • Further research is needed to validate and optimize therapeutic strategies for POCD prevention.