Effects of Remimazolam on Neurocognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery

Effects of Remimazolam on Neurocognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery (the EFFICACY Study)

The goal of this observational study is to explore the effect of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia on postoperative neurocognitive function in patients who undergo cardiovascular surgery.

The main question this study tries to answer is: Does remimazolam influence the incidence of postoperative delirium in cardiovascular surgery? Participants already apply remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia as part of their regular medical treatment for general anesthesia to perform cardiac surgery will answer questionnaires about cognitive function after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female adult patients aged 60 years or older
2. Receiving elective cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
3. Written Informed consent provided

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Deep hypothermia circulatory arrest
2. Breastfeeding or pregnancy
3. Mental or legal disability
4. Terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than 3 months
5. Unable to receive neuro-cognitive evaluation due to language, vision, or hearing impairments