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Review
. 1995 May;59(5):1345-50.
doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00055-p.

Methodological issues in the assessment of neuropsychologic function after cardiac surgery

J A Blumenthal  1 , E P Mahanna, D J Madden, W D White, N D Croughwell, M F Newman
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Methodological issues in the assessment of neuropsychologic function after cardiac surgery

J A Blumenthal et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 May.

Abstract

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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