Article
APOE-epsilon4 predisposes to cognitive dysfunction following uncomplicated carotid endarterectomy.
Neurology - 13 Dec 2005
Heyer E J, Wilson D A, Sahlein D H, Mocco J, Williams S C, Sciacca R, Rampersad A, Komotar R J, Zurica J, Benvenisty A, Quest D O, Todd G, Solomon R A, Connolly E S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Between 9% and 23% of patients undergoing otherwise uncomplicated carotid endarterectomy (CEA) develop subtle cognitive decline 1 month postoperatively. The APOE-epsilon4 allele has been associated with worse outcome following stroke. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the ability of APOE-epsilon4 to predict post-CEA neurocognitive dysfunction. METHODS: Seventy-five patients with CEA undergoing elective CEA...
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