The Postoperative Effects of Anesthesia Exposure on Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A Narrative Review.
Kathleen Angela Willoughby-DudleyMarielle L DarwinDeana B DavalosPublished in: Current Alzheimer research (2024)
While findings are inconclusive, suggestions for further investigation into the relationship between anesthesia exposure and increased risk for postoperative cognitive decline are discussed, in addition to factors that may allow for greater informed disclosure of potential risks of anesthesia in older adults.