Prospects of physical prehabilitation for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

The review encompasses the latest literature on the prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting. We performed an attempt to provide all existing data on the prospects of using physical prehabilitation, particularly aerobic exercise, for prevention of cerebrovascular complications during coronary artery bypass grafting. The article summarizes recent studies on the effects of exercise trainings on wellbeing and cognitive functions. Particular attention has been paid to the review of the studies stating the presence of cerebroprotective effects and mechanisms of aerobic exercise on cognitive function. The prospects of aerobic prehabilitation before coronary artery bypass grafting for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction are discussed.