Comparison of Neurocognitive Functions aft er Beating-Heart Mitral Valve Replacement without Aorta Cross-Clamping and aft er Standard Mitral Valve Replacement with Cardioplegic Arrest

Kervan U., Cicekcioglu F., Tuluce H., Ozen A., Babaroglu S., Karakas S., ...More

HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.14, no.6, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.20101173
  • Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative long-term neurocognitive functions of patients who underwent beating-heart mitral valve replacement on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) without aorta cross-clamping with those of patients who underwent mitral valve replacement via the classic method.