Incidence of cataract surgeries in people with and without Alzheimer's disease.
Kaisa HokkinenKai KaarnirantaEsa JämsenPasi LampelaSirpa HartikainenAnna-Maija TolppanenPublished in: Acta ophthalmologica (2021)
The diminishing surgery rate very soon after AD diagnosis is concerning. The stigma of AD diagnosis may lead to fewer referrals to surgery, although these patients are expected to benefit from surgery.
Keyphrases
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- end stage renal disease
- surgical site infection
- newly diagnosed
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- risk factors
- depressive symptoms
- cognitive decline
- coronary artery disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- hepatitis c virus
- social support
- mild cognitive impairment
- hiv aids