Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis

Abstract Objective This study aims to compare the effects of sevoflurane (SEV) and propofol (PRO) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (CS) under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with a focus on evaluating the efficacy of these anesthetic agents in preven...

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Main Authors: Na Zhao, Rui Qin, Bin Liu, Dongmei Zhang
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03327-0
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Rui Qin
Bin Liu
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description Abstract Objective This study aims to compare the effects of sevoflurane (SEV) and propofol (PRO) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (CS) under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with a focus on evaluating the efficacy of these anesthetic agents in preventing POCD. Methods A total of 113 patients undergoing CS with CPB were grouped into two: PRO group (n = 58) and SEV group (n = 55). Baseline data, anesthesia effects (CPB duration, anesthesia time, respiratory recovery time, and anesthesia recovery time), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores, POCD incidence, neurological function markers (NSE, S-100β, MMP9), and serum inflammatory markers (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α) were analyzed. The study was conducted between March 2018 and May 2021. Results The PRO group showed significantly shorter anesthesia time (P < 0.05), respiratory recovery time (P < 0.05), and anesthesia recovery time (P < 0.05) compared to the SEV group. The postoperative MoCA score in the PRO group reduced markedly compared with the baseline, but still higher than that in the SEV group (P < 0.05). The incidence of POCD was significantly lower in the PRO group (5.17% vs. 27.27%, P = 0.001). The levels of NSE, S-100β, MMP9, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α were significantly elevated compared to baseline values, but still lower than those in the SEV group (P < 0.05 for all comparisons). Conclusion PRO is more effective than SEV in preventing POCD in patients undergoing CS with CPB. It provides superior anesthetic effects and offers better protection against neuronal damage and serum inflammation compared to SEV. Clinical trial number Not applicable.
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spelling doaj-art-7b33f1ee46244490aaa86f7eae0be27c2025-01-12T12:38:51ZengBMCJournal of Cardiothoracic Surgery1749-80902025-01-012011910.1186/s13019-024-03327-0Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysisNa Zhao0Rui Qin1Bin Liu2Dongmei Zhang3Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical UniversityDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical UniversityDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical UniversityDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical UniversityAbstract Objective This study aims to compare the effects of sevoflurane (SEV) and propofol (PRO) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (CS) under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with a focus on evaluating the efficacy of these anesthetic agents in preventing POCD. Methods A total of 113 patients undergoing CS with CPB were grouped into two: PRO group (n = 58) and SEV group (n = 55). Baseline data, anesthesia effects (CPB duration, anesthesia time, respiratory recovery time, and anesthesia recovery time), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores, POCD incidence, neurological function markers (NSE, S-100β, MMP9), and serum inflammatory markers (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α) were analyzed. The study was conducted between March 2018 and May 2021. Results The PRO group showed significantly shorter anesthesia time (P < 0.05), respiratory recovery time (P < 0.05), and anesthesia recovery time (P < 0.05) compared to the SEV group. The postoperative MoCA score in the PRO group reduced markedly compared with the baseline, but still higher than that in the SEV group (P < 0.05). The incidence of POCD was significantly lower in the PRO group (5.17% vs. 27.27%, P = 0.001). The levels of NSE, S-100β, MMP9, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α were significantly elevated compared to baseline values, but still lower than those in the SEV group (P < 0.05 for all comparisons). Conclusion PRO is more effective than SEV in preventing POCD in patients undergoing CS with CPB. It provides superior anesthetic effects and offers better protection against neuronal damage and serum inflammation compared to SEV. Clinical trial number Not applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03327-0Cardiac surgeryCardiopulmonary bypassSevofluranePropofolCognitive dysfunctionPostoperative cognitive complications
spellingShingle Na Zhao
Rui Qin
Bin Liu
Dongmei Zhang
Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiac surgery
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Sevoflurane
Propofol
Cognitive dysfunction
Postoperative cognitive complications
title Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis
title_full Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis
title_fullStr Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis
title_full_unstemmed Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis
title_short Sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparative analysis
title_sort sevoflurane versus propofol on immediate postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass a comparative analysis
topic Cardiac surgery
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Sevoflurane
Propofol
Cognitive dysfunction
Postoperative cognitive complications
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03327-0
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