Results
Neurocognitive function was observed in 22/30 patients (73%) at
postoperative day four when defined by a decrease from baseline RBANS
score. Patients with acute kidney injury (Cr ≥ 1.2) on POD4 trended
towards impaired neurocognitive function (4/30 patients, 13%, p=0.06).
Postoperative leukocytosis (WBC ≥ 10.5x103mm) on POD4
was associated with NCD when compared to their baseline function
(p=0.03) [Figure 1B]. Further demographic information including age,
race, education and comorbidities can be found in a previous
publication, along with time on bypass and hospital length of
stay.5