Reducing Delirium and Cognitive Dysfunction After Off-Pump Coronary Bypass: A Randomized Trial
Performing ANA significantly decreases the incidence of PD and ePOCD compared with “conventional” OPCAB with vein grafts, whereas CO2FF is inconsequential in this regard. These results, which probably reflect decreased delivery of embolic load to the brain in ANA, may have practical applicability in daily practice to improve clinical outcomes.
