Radiological, Chemical, and Pharmacological Cholinergic System Parameters and Neurocognitive Disorders in Older Presurgical Adults.

Maria HeinrichAnika MüllerFlorian Lammers-LietzFriedrich BorchersRudolf MörgeliJochen KruppaNorman ZachariasGeorg WintererArjen J C SlooterClaudia D Spies

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

AcetylChE activity and anticholinergic load were associated with major NCD. Future research should focus on the association of the cholinergic system and the development of postoperative delirium and postoperative NCD.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
cardiac surgery
physical activity
current status
middle aged
community dwelling