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Ann Card Anaesth
; 2016 Apr; 19(2): 328-337
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-177403
RESUMO
Delirium after cardiac surgery remains a common occurrence that results in significant short‑ and long‑term morbidity and mortality. It continues to be underdiagnosed given its complex presentation and multifactorial etiology; however, its prevalence is increasing given the aging cardiac surgical population. This review highlights the perioperative risk factors, tools to assist in diagnosing delirium, and current pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapy options.