Change in Cognitive Function in the Month After Hospitalization for Acute Coronary Syndromes: Findings From TRACE-CORE (Transition, Risks, and Actions in Coronary Events-Center for Outcomes Research and Education).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive function is often impaired during hospitalization, but whether this impairment resolves or persists after discharge is unknown.

Methods and results

We enrolled (April 2011-May 2013) and interviewed during hospitalization and 1-month post-discharge 1521 nondemented acute coronary syndrome survivors enrolled in TRACE (Transitions, Risks and Actions in Coronary Events). Cognitive function was assessed using the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status (range: 0-41) at both time points. Patients reported demographic and psychosocial characteristics and medical records were abstracted. Using the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status cut point of ≤28, we defined 4 groups of cognitive change based on cognitive status during hospitalization and 1 month later: c

SUBMITTER: Saczynski JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5837076 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature