Association of postoperative covert stroke and cognitive dysfunction among elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: protocol for a prospective cohort study (PRECISION study)

Introduction The incidence of covert stroke and cognitive dysfunction has gradually increased due to an ageing population. Recently, a prospective cohort study reported perioperative covert stroke was associated with an increased risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) 1 year after non-ca...

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Main Authors: Yuan Zhang, Qianyu Cui, Dexiang Wang, Min Zeng, Jia Dong, Hailong Jin, Zhengfang Hu, Yuming Peng, Ruquan Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-01-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e034657.full
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