ArticleThe South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa2020
Subjective and objective cognition 6-week post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A descriptive pilot study.
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- Cognitive Outcomes in Randomized Controlled Trials of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery From 2005 to 2025: A Systematic Review.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2026Pooled it
- The association between diabetes mellitus and postoperative cognitive dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2025Pooled it
- Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundCoronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has been found to be associated with post-operative cognitive decline. Despite the large and growing numbers being conducted in South Africa, the associated or ensuing cognitive symptoms or impairment have received little research attention.
aimThe aim of this pilot study was to describe the nature and extent of subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs) and objective cognitive impairments in patients 6-week post-CABG surgery in a clinical sample in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, South Africa.
settingA cross-sectional survey was conducted among outpatients attending their 6-week post-CABG surgical review at a cardiology clinic in a KZN provincial hospital.
methodSocio-demographic and clinical data were captured, with SCCs being determined by using standardised questions; cognition was assessed with the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA).
resultsThe mean age of the sample (
conclusionsSubjective and objective cognitive impairments were evident in patients 6-week post-CABG surgery identifying a need for longitudinal cognitive screening both pre- and post- operatively in patients undergoing CABG surgery.
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