There are many concerns after open heart surgery. One is called "Pumphead". An article I found interesting is at the web site: Scientific American - Can Open-heart Surgery Make You Dimmer?
How are my cognitive skills after surgery? Take a look at the following:
. . . . . . .lead study author James Slater, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, N.J. Slater says the amount of cognitive decline varies; some patients have a tough time concentrating, others have trouble with memory and learning. Slater recalls, for instance, a onetime crossword whiz who, post-surgery, could no longer do The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.
Part of my issues, at age 58, I think are age related. Just as an athlete, I was a pretty good athlete, my ability to run 100 meters, catch a football, hit a baseball, have all slightly declined (sorry, declined a bunch). I think my mental ability has also, declined, but not as fast (I think!). So, for me, I have not seen a large decline. I do feel my attention span has shortened, and it never really was great!
Part of the problem is oxygen getting to the brain during the transition on & off the heart & lung machine. Another theory is fatty deposits are released and get to the brain, and some patients are genetically more inclined to has issues. Whatever the reasons, I do not feel that bad and I still can tackle Sudoku puzzles & the Sunday news word search! As I try to keep on my physical exercise, I will also work on my mental pushups!
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