Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Preoperative Setting: A Narrative Review
Cognitive impairment predisposes patients to the development of delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction. In particular, in older patients, the adverse sequelae of cognitive decline in the perioperative period may contribute to adverse outcomes after surgical procedures. Subtle signs of cogn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/6/1112 |