Risk and Consequences of Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Surgery

Conclusions Because the propensity for delirium-related complications is high after cardiac surgery, a practical, preventative strategy should be developed for patients with perioperative risk factors, including higher age and a longer cross-clamp time. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - March 28, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sugimura, Yukiharu Sipahi, Nihat Firat Mehdiani, Arash Petrov, Georgi Awe, Mareike Minol, Jan Philipp Boeken, Udo Korbmacher, Bernhard Lichtenberg, Artur Dalyanoglu, Hannan Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research