Predicting memory changes after heart surgery in older adults
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This study looks at older adults having heart surgery to find out who might have trouble thinking or remembering afterward. Researchers hope to build a tool to predict this risk so doctors can help sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for heart surgery using a heart-lung machine.
- Your liver and kidneys are working normally.
- You do not have an active infection right now.
- You are able to answer simple questions about your memory and thinking.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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