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  • Gerontology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Global aging trends increase the number of older adults undergoing surgery.
  • Patients over 60 face higher risks of adverse postoperative outcomes, including postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).
  • POCD affects approximately 25% of surgical patients, rising to 80% in elderly and cardiac surgery populations, negatively impacting recovery and prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the neurometabolic drug Cytoflavin in preventing and correcting POCD.
  • To assess Cytoflavin's role in mitigating cognitive decline in high-risk surgical patients.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study design.
  • Inclusion of high-risk patients, particularly those undergoing cardiac surgery.
  • Administration of Cytoflavin (containing inosine, nicotinamide, riboflavin, and succinic acid) versus placebo.

Main Results:

  • Cytoflavin demonstrated significant effectiveness in preventing and correcting POCD.
  • The drug proved beneficial for high-risk cardiac surgery patients susceptible to cognitive impairment.
  • Study results confirmed Cytoflavin's therapeutic potential in managing postoperative cognitive disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Neurometabolic drugs, specifically Cytoflavin, represent a viable strategy for POCD prevention.
  • Cytoflavin is an effective intervention for reducing the incidence and severity of POCD in at-risk surgical populations.
  • Targeted pharmacological interventions can improve outcomes for elderly patients undergoing major surgery.