Mid-term changes in cognitive functions in patients with atrial fibrillation: a longitudinal analysis of the Swiss-AF cohort.

Background: Longitudinal association studies of atrial fibrillation (AF) and cognitive functions have shown an unclear role of AF-type and often differ in methodological aspects. We therefore aim to investigate longitudinal changes in cognitive functions in association with AF-type (non-paroxysmal vs. paroxysmal) and comorbidities in the Swiss-AF cohort.

Diagnosing delirium in perioperative and intensive care medicine.

Purpose Of Review: This article reviews the current literature on instruments used for screening and diagnosing delirium in perioperative and intensive care medicine. It summarizes recent findings to guide clinicians and researchers in choosing the most appropriate tools.

Recent Findings: The incidence of delirium in hospitalized patients ranges from 5% to over 50%, depending on the population of patients studied.

Independent External Validation of a Preoperative Prediction Model for Delirium After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

Objective: This investigation provided independent external validation of an existing preoperative risk prediction model.

Design: A prospective observational cohort study of patients undergoing cardiac surgery covering the period between April 16, 2018 and January 18, 2022.

Setting: Two academic hospitals in Switzerland.

Conversion between the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Mini-Mental Status Examination.

Background: Early and accurate detection of cognitive changes using simple tools is essential for an appropriate referral to a more detailed neurocognitive assessment and for the implementation of therapeutic strategies. The Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) are two commonly used psychometric tests for cognitive screening. Both tests have different strengths and weaknesses.