Association between risk of stroke and delirium following cardiac surgery and a new EEG index of interhemispheric similarity

Neurological complications after cardiac surgery remain a major concern despite advancements in surgical techniques and technology 1. The prevalence of stroke is reported to be as high as 6% 2, whereas post operative delirium (POD) might affect up to half of the patients in the post operative period 3.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research