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A. G. Hamilton’s research focuses on the intersection of cardiac surgery and neurological outcomes, specifically investigating how pre-existing and post-operative brain function affects recovery. Her major contribution lies in quantifying neurological dysfunction in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients—a field where subjective assessments have long been the norm. In her most cited work (9 citations), Hamilton demonstrated that pre-operative neurological deficits can predict post-surgical outcomes, shifting clinical attention toward baseline brain health. She further explored the role of regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO₂) as a potential biomarker for acute dysfunction, laying groundwork for more objective monitoring protocols. Her feasibility study (2 citations) established that quantitative metrics of neurological function can be reliably measured alongside cerebral oxygenation, opening avenues for real-time intervention. Hamilton’s work is notable for its methodological rigor in a challenging clinical setting, and her study protocol (4 citations) provides a roadmap for future multi-center trials. By bridging cardiac surgery and neurology, she is helping to reduce the cognitive toll of life-saving procedures—a critical step toward improving long-term quality of life for millions of patients worldwide.