Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly

Summary

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) is a prevalent condition with significant clinical, social, and financial impacts on patients and healthcare services. The term POCD refers to any signs of new cognitive impairment that exceed the expected time for recovery from the acute effects of surgery and anesthesia. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is among the main risk factors and is defined as a small cognitive decline from the previous level of performance in one or more cognitive domains, wit

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients over 60 years old 2. Patients scheduled for elective surgeries of moderate or large scale and candidates for general or spinal anesthesia; 3. Patients who demonstrate possible or probable cognitive impairment based on pre-operative screening using the 10-CS (10-point

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