9 Complications With Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

2. Memory Loss

According to a 2015 Harvard study, memory loss and other cognitive changes might be an uncommon complication of coronary artery bypass surgery. A review published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that the procedure itself may not be to blame for cognitive disruptions as the narrowing or blockage of arteries also cut off the brain’s blood and oxygen supply, which may cause stroke and other cognitive impairments such as memory loss and eventually a stroke.