Stellate ganglion block potentially ameliorates postoperative cognitive decline in aged rats by regulating the neuroendocrine response to stress

Background: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common postoperative complication in elderly patients. The strong stress response causing by surgical trauma can induce POCD. We hypothesized that stellate ganglion block (SGB) can provide the neuroprotection to POCD by regulating the neuro...

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Main Authors: Xijin Deng, Tian Sun, Dengming Zhao, Si Ri Gu Leng Sana, Wenzhi Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402301544X