History of Psychoactive Medication a Risk Factor for Neurocognitive Decline After Cardiac Surgery.

Introduction: Neurocognitive decline (NCD) is a common complication after cardiac surgery with implications for outcomes and quality of life. Identifying risk factors can help surgeons implement preventative measures, optimize modifiable risk factors, and counsel patients about risk and prognosis.

Methods: Prospective cohort study at a single academic center.

Effect of Patient Sex on Neurocognitive Decline after Cardiac Surgery.

Background: Neurocognitive decline (NCD) is a common complication of cardiac surgery. Understanding risk factors helps surgeons counsel patients pre- and perioperatively about risk, prevention, and treatment.

Study Design: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass underwent pre- and postoperative neurocognitive testing.

Left Ventricular Septal Avulsion in the Setting of Blunt Cardiac Injury.

A 23-year-old man sustained blunt cardiac injury after a motor vehicle collision resulting in left ventricular septal avulsion, ruptured chordae tendineae, and moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation that necessitated operative intervention. The patient underwent successful resection of a prolapsed avulsed septal wall segment and concomitant tricuspid valve repair.