Pre- and Post TAVI Cognitive Functioning and Intraoperative Carotid Flow Measurements

Usability Study of the BAMCOG Followed by Concurrent Validation of the BAMCOG With the MoCA as a Monitoring Instrument for Perioperative Cognitive Function

Purpose:

1. Measuring and optimize the usability of the BAMCOG (games to measure cognitive functioning)
2. Concurrent validation of BAMCOG with MoCA to see if BAMCOG can serve as a monitoring instrument/screener
3. Determination of carotid flow/cerebral blood flow pre- and post implant of prosthesis of aortic valve by ultrasound doppler measurements

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 65 years old
• Scheduled for TAVI surgery
• Able to play games on a tablet
• For usability part > MoCA score of 26 or higher
• Near native dutch speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mental disorder (unable to play games)
• Alcohol abuse (women <15 and men >22 alcoholic drinks/week)
• No informed consent
• Atrial fibrillitation (for ultrasound doppler)