No drop in IQ seen after bypass for child heart surgery

Monday, November 10, 2008 - 17:21 in Health & Medicine

The use of cardiopulmonary bypass does not cause short-term neurological problems in children and teenagers after surgery for less complex heart defects, according to pediatric researchers. The new finding contrasts favorably with previous studies that showed adverse neurological effects after newborn surgery for more complex heart conditions.

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