Abstract

This article describes the methodological approaches to the diagnosis of cognitive dysfunctions (CD), including postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), accepted and used in everyday practice of Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases, Kemerovo. The importance and the need for adequate and timely diagnosis of the pre- and postoperative CD, using both screening neuropsychological scales and specialized tests. The importance of the POCD to choose treatment strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy was shown. Particular attention in this regard should be given to patients with a planned heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).

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