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I am full of questions!
My cardio has recently brought up the surgery option. I think my greatest fear is the possible decrease in cognitive ability after surgery using a heart lung machine. I have read one reference to this, but would like to find more information. I don't know if this possible decrease is short term or permanent.
I am 65 and have a history of Alzheimer's on both sides of my family. I don't think I am a candidate for either minimally invasive surgery or beating heart surgery as probably both mitral and aortic valves may need to be replaced.
Thanks for any help or input.
Pat
My cardio has recently brought up the surgery option. I think my greatest fear is the possible decrease in cognitive ability after surgery using a heart lung machine. I have read one reference to this, but would like to find more information. I don't know if this possible decrease is short term or permanent.
I am 65 and have a history of Alzheimer's on both sides of my family. I don't think I am a candidate for either minimally invasive surgery or beating heart surgery as probably both mitral and aortic valves may need to be replaced.
Thanks for any help or input.
Pat