Perioperative Predictors and Temporal Trajectories of Postoperative Cognitive Decline After Carotid Endarterectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study
Background/Objectives: Carotid artery stenosis is a well-established risk factor for vascular cognitive impairment. Although carotid endarterectomy (CEA) reduces the risk of ischemic stroke, its effect on cognitive function remains uncertain. Most previous studies have relied on mean changes in cognitive scores and hav...