Rationale and design for the detection and neurological impact of cerebrovascular events in non-cardiac surgery patients cohort evaluation (NeuroVISION) study: a prospective international cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Covert stroke after non-cardiac surgery may have substantial impact on duration and quality of life. In non-surgical patients, covert stroke is more common than overt stroke and is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Little is known about covert stroke after non-cardiac surgery.NeuroVISION is a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study that will characterise the association between perioperative acute covert stroke and postoperative cognitive function.

Setting and participants

We are recruiting study participants from 12 tertiary care hospitals in 10 countries on 5 continents.

Participants

We are enrolling patients ≥65 years of age, requiring hospital admission after non-cardiac surgery, who have an anticipated le

SUBMITTER: Mrkobrada M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6042543 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature