Effect of Anesthesia and Surgery on Brain Health

Dr. Jicha of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging explains how surgery, and more specifically anesthesia, affect brain health and memory. IMPORTANT: This video was made for education purposes only and is not an adequate substitute for a proper medical evaluation. If you have any concerns, please seek help from a medical provider. Gregory A. Jicha, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Neurology and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Website: http://www.uky.edu/coa/ University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Phone Number: (859) 323-5550 University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Current Address: 1030 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40536 Filmed on March 7, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Lexington, Kentucky. Filmed and Edited by Claire Jicha