Blood markers to predict thinking problems after heart surgery
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This study looks at whether certain blood markers (carbon dioxide and lactate) can help predict confusion or memory problems after heart surgery. If you're having planned heart surgery, the findings may help doctors identify and support patients at higher risk for post-surgery thinking issues.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years old or older.
- You must be having planned (not emergency) heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine, like bypass or valve surgery.
- You must be in overall health status class III, meaning you have a serious but not life-threatening health condition.
- You must not have a prior brain condition like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or a stroke with lasting effects.
- You must not have severe vision or hearing problems that would make memory or thinking tests difficult.
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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