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Neurological Complications of Heart Surgery

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Possible neurological complications of heart surgery, ranging from headaches to strokes, are detailed in a new report in the online journal MedLink Neurology. For example, complications from bypass surgery can include vision problems, paralysis, hoarseness, movement disorders and disturbances in learning, memory, attention, concentration and mental agility.

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Tags: Heart, Neurology, Headache, Paralysis, Stroke, Vision, Thrombotic Event, Surgery

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