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Article: Scientists at University of Pecs publish research in heart surgery.
- Article from:
- Heart Disease Weekly
- Article date:
- November 22, 2009
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According to recent research from Pecs, Hungary, "Cognitive deficit related to open heart surgery cane into the focus of interest according to professional and social expectations. The negative effects on quality of life and the large number of involved patients emphasize the need its investigation."
"The bedside measurement of simple and choice reaction times (sRT and cRT) has the objectivity of cortical evoked potential analysis without the need for EEG instrumentation and laboratory. This is a functional assessment similar to neuropsychological tests, but requires a significantly shorter time and is less demanding for the patient. Fifty patients who had ...