Cognitive Decline Associated With Anesthesia and Surgery in Older Patients
Susana Vacas, Daniel J. Cole, Maxime Cannesson
Abstract
This JAMA Insights article reviews how changes in the brain related to aging may contribute to decreased cognitive reserve, susceptibility to the stresses of surgery and anesthesia, and increased risk of neurologic injury from anesthesia and surgery in older patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCognitive declineCognitionAnesthesiaPostoperative cognitive dysfunctionPsychiatryInternal medicineDementiaDiseaseIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesAnesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research