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- Title:
Anesthesia and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).
- Document type:
- Journal Article
- Author(s):
- Jungwirth, B; Zieglgänsberger, W; Kochs, E; Rammes, G
- Abstract:
- POCD describes a decline in cognitive function after surgery with a predominance in the elderly patient. Although there is general agreement that POCD is likely to be multifactorial, whether its occurrence is a result of the effects of surgery or general anesthesia remains unclear. This review provides a synopsis of the available clinical and preclinical data and summarizes recent research relevant to the occurrence of POCD and possible pharmacologic algorithms for its prevention and treatment.
- Journal title abbreviation:
- Mini Rev Med Chem
- Year:
- 2009
- Journal volume:
- 9
- Journal issue:
- 14
- Pages contribution:
- 1568-79
- Language:
- eng
- Pubmed ID:
- http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20088778
- Print-ISSN:
- 1389-5575
- TUM Institution:
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie (DHM)
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