Methodological issues in the assessment of neuropsychologic function after cardiac surgery.

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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.

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Duke Authors

Blumenthal, James Alan
Madden, David Joseph
Newman, Mark Franklin

Cited Authors

Blumenthal, JA; Mahanna, EP; Madden, DJ; White, WD; Croughwell, ND; Newman, MF

Published Date

May 1995

Published In

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Volume / Issue

59 / 5

Start / End Page

1345 - 1350

PubMed ID

7733766

Pubmed Central ID

7733766

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1552-6259

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0003-4975

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/0003-4975(95)00055-p

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