Methodological issues in the assessment of neuropsychologic function after cardiac surgery

J A Blumenthal; E P Mahanna; D J Madden; W D White; N D Croughwell; M F Newman

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(95)00055-p

Methodological issues in the assessment of neuropsychologic function after cardiac surgery

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 May;59(5):1345-50. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00055-p.

Authors

J A Blumenthal¹, E P Mahanna, D J Madden, W D White, N D Croughwell, M F Newman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.

PMID: 7733766
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00055-p

Abstract

This report reviews critical issues facing investigators interested in neuropsychologic sequelae after cardiac operations: (1) experimental design; (2) selective attrition; (3) selection of instruments; (4) moderating factors; (5) definitions of cognitive decline; (6) statistical analysis; and (7) clinical significance. Implications for further research in the area are discussed.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
Cognition Disorders / etiology
Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
Humans
Neuropsychological Tests*

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Grants and funding