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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • Postoperative neurocognitive disorder (NCD) is a significant concern following major surgeries.
  • Heart transplantation is a complex procedure with potential neurological complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of NCD after heart transplantation.
  • To identify clinical and demographic risk factors associated with postoperative NCD in heart transplant recipients.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy-six heart transplant patients were evaluated.
  • Cognitive function assessed using MMSE and MoCA scales.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analyzed risk factors for NCD.

Main Results:

  • NCD incidence was 63.2% (48/76 patients).
  • Impairment affected multiple cognitive domains.
  • Independent risk factors identified: older age, male gender, lower education, lower LVEF, and diabetes history.

Conclusions:

  • High incidence of NCD post-heart transplant observed.
  • Age, gender, education, LVEF, and diabetes are significant risk factors.
  • Targeting these factors may improve patient outcomes.