Journal article
Covert stroke after non-cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Overt stroke after non-cardiac surgery has a substantial impact on the duration and quality of life. Covert stroke in the non-surgical setting is much more common than overt stroke and is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Little is known about covert stroke after non-cardiac, non-carotid artery surgery.
METHODS: We undertook a prospective, international cohort study to determine the incidence of …
Authors
Mrkobrada M; Hill MD; Chan MTV; Sigamani A; Cowan D; Kurz A; Sessler DI; Jacka M; Graham M; Dasgupta M
Journal
British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol. 117, No. 2, pp. 191–197
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2016
DOI
10.1093/bja/aew179
ISSN
0007-0912