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Since the beginning of heart surgery (about 30 years ago) neurological and psychiatric complications have been mentioned. During the past decade serious complications have decreased considerably, thanks to great improvements in surgical equipment and techniques. Mortality rates have steadily fallen: in recent years fatal cerebral damage of 0.3 – 2% has been found [1]. In many subsequent studies neurological morbidity has been recognized using different methods of assessment. Despite the many improvements there is still little reason for complacency. Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) still implies a risk for cerebral functioning. Incidence of cerebral damage has been estimated at many different percentages depending on its classification and the criteria that are used. The classification may vary from fatal cerebral damage to mild cognitive changes.
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van Foreest, M. (1990). Neuropsychological Functioning Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass. In: Willner, A.E., Rodewald, G. (eds) Impact of Cardiac Surgery on the Quality of Life. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0647-4_23
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