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Brain structural and functional alterations in patients following cardiopulmonary bypass: a short-term longitudinal fMRI study

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 05 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

Pre- to 15-day postoperative MRI found coordinated fronto-temporal reorganization.

Brain structural and functional alterations in patients following cardiopulmonary bypass: a short-term longitudinal fMRI study
Key Takeaways
  • Default mode connectivity decreased in posterior cingulate and angular gyrus.
  • Fronto-temporal regions showed cortical thinning and gray matter loss.
  • Network segregation was reduced while global integration was increased.
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