Memory and thinking after heart bypass surgery
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This study follows patients after heart bypass surgery to see if their thinking and memory change. It aims to understand how common memory problems are after surgery and what factors might affect them.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled for heart bypass surgery (off-pump, meaning no heart-lung machine is used)
- You can complete simple thinking and memory tests before surgery
- You do not have a current diagnosis of memory loss, psychiatric illness, or a recent stroke that affects your thinking
- Your vision and hearing are good enough to complete the cognitive tests
- You can understand Chinese and communicate without language barriers
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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